Salt Lake Telegram | 1936-02-21 | Page 24 | Roosevelt Praises Army for Achievements in Peace

Roosevelt lt Praises Army For Achievements in Peace WASHINGTON Feb 21 UP W- W Presidential praise of th tho splendid plen did se service rIce of American rIcan soldiers soldiers' in peace and war war today accompanied accompanied a a. reminder that April 6 6 is in I army I da day Lieutenant Colonel I George E. E IJams commander of Order of the World War which sponsors the annual commemoration tion of this country's entrance into the conflict 19 ye years years' ago go m made d pub public lc this the he Wh White WhiteHouse te House Dear Colonel IJ Ijams Army day which is annually observed on April 6 should serveto servo serve to remind us of ot the splendid service ser ser service vice rendered by our soldiers in peace and war dud during g our century and a a. half of national existence By their courage and sa sacrifice the members f our army have kept our country s secure cure in Ini half alf a a. doz wars Through tough their constructive labors in a a score of unrelated fields they have served the nation time of peace In opening to settlement our great domain in constructing constructing- canals and improving navigation I In extending our knowl knowledge of preventive medicine and in contributing contributing con con- to the tho advancement of science in m numerous numerous' other ways the army has bas written a brilliant record ol at constructive service e on on the pages of American history Very sincerely yours FRANKLIN D D. ROOSEVELT