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World War II-dated TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 10, 1944. Letter to Rhode Island Congressman John E. Fogarty, in full: “The Secretaries of War and Navy have been instructed that duly elected Members of Congress, as such, may not serve in the active components of the armed services. Your desire to serve your country under arms is understandable and appreciated and does you honor. However, I am advised by the Attorney General that the Constitution of the United States forbids you from serving both in the armed forces and in the Congress at the same time. Aside from the Constitutional barrier, there is also the problem of evaluation of service to the Nation. One of the greatest strengths of our democracy in the time of crisis is a strong, virile Congress to meet the problems arising from the demands of total war. It is my hope that members of the Congress will recognize the importance of remaining in their legislative posts at this crucial time.” In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope.
John E. Fogarty (1913-1967) was a Democratic Congressman from Rhode Island from 1941 to 1967. Fogarty, only 30 years old when Roosevelt penned this reply, served on the House Naval Affairs Sub-Committee from 1941 to 1947. The job frequently took him to the Pacific and European theaters and influenced his desire to join active service. From December 1944 to February 1945, he traveled and worked with a Seabee battalion in the Pacific Theater as a member of the Naval Affairs Committee. He was so moved by the experience that he spent the remainder of his career advocating for service members and veterans.
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