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TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, August 16, 1941. Letter to "Colonel W. Don Jones, Commander, State of Illinois, Disabled American Veterans of the World War," in part: "I have your letter of August 4, 1941, offering to organize two regiments of veterans with service connected disabilities who will be ready and willing to serve in the Quartermaster Corps.
The patriotic motive prompting you as Commander, State of Illinois, Disabled American Veterans of the World War, to tender this offer is appreciated. I have never had any doubt as to the sturdy patriotism of those who have served in former wars, and who, from experience, know the costs of lack of preparedness, not only in public treasure but in human lives.
Plans now crystallizing will afford every veteran in the land an opportunity to do his part, whether in the active service of the Army or Navy, or in connection with the civil defense of his community and state. A national plan for civilian cooperation has been adopted, and I have appointed the Honorable Fiorello LaGuardia as Director of Civilian Defense.
It would seem, in view of the fact that the World War group has attained an age which makes it unavailable to the Army, at this time, that your organization should proffer its services for civil defense measures now being established in the State of Illinois. I understand that Mr. Carter Jenkins, Suite 2100, 120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, has been charged by the Governor of Illinois to set up civil defense measures in your state, and I would urge that you confer with him respecting your desires to be of assistance." In fine condition.
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