There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.

All Government employees should realize that the process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service.

We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American Eagle in order to feather their own nests.

Among American citizens, there should be no forgotten men and no forgotten races.

The future lies with those wise political leaders who realize that the great public is interested more in government than in politics.

Democracy can thrive only when it enlists the devotion of those whom Lincoln called the common people. Democracy can hold that devotion only when it adequately respects their dignity by so ordering society as to assure to the masses of men and women reasonable security and hope for themselves and for their children.

We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way. The third is freedom from want. The fourth is freedom from fear.