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September 3rd, the White House, Washington, D.C. To a lay anxiety and relief suspense, the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, speaks tonight on international affairs to clearly state the position of the country.

This morning the United States was awakened by the voice of Prime Minister Chamberlain of England, declaring that a state of war existed between that country and Germany. So swiftly followed development after development in this history-making day.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. My countrymen and my friends, tonight my single duty is to speak to the whole of America. Until four thirty o'clock this morning I had hoped against hope that some miracle would prevent a devastating war in Europe and bring to an end the invasion of Poland by Germany.

for long years a succession of actual wars and constant crises have shaken the entire world and have threatened in each case to bring on the gigantic conflict, which is today unhappily a fact. It is right that I should recall to your minds the consistent and at times successful efforts of your government in these crises to throw the full weight of the United States into the

cause of peace. In spite of spreading wars, I think that we have every right and every reason to maintain as a national policy the fundamental moralities, the teachings of religion, the continuation of efforts to restore peace, because someday, though the time may be distant, we can be of even greater help to a crippled humanity. It is right to point out that the unfortunate

events of these recent years have, without question, been based on the use of force, or threat are forced. And it seems to me clear, even at the outbreak of this great war, that the influence of America should be consistent in seeking for humanity a final peace which will eliminate as far as it is possible to do so. The continued use of force between