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If we can boondoggle ourselves out of this depression, that word is going to be enshrined in the hearts of the American
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"If we can boondoggle ourselves out of this depression, that word is going to be enshrined in the hearts of the American people for years to come"

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt is describing the Great Depression of the 1930s. He is suggesting that if the American people can find a way to get out of the depression, the word "boondoggle" will be remembered fondly. Boondoggle is a slang term for an inefficient or unwise project, and Roosevelt is recommending that if the American individuals can discover a way to utilize these tasks to get out of the anxiety, it will be kept in mind as a positive thing. He is also suggesting that the American people will remember this word for many years to come, as a tip of the hard work and ingenuity that was needed to leave the depression. Roosevelt was a strong believer in the power of the American individuals to get rid of any barrier, and this quote is a testament to that belief.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Franklin D. Roosevelt between January 30, 1882 and April 12, 1945. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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