The Archive · 1941

War Aid to Britain on Way

Assistance Promised by President "Until Total Victory is Won;" British Stronger Than Ever

Washington, Mar. 16, RESIDENT Roosevelt, in a nation-wide radio broadcast, declared last night that the United States had started the flow of material aid to Britain and other anti-Axis powers and that this aid will be inereased—and yet inereased—until total victory is won.'

'The occasion for the speech was the annual White House Correspondents' dinner, at which he was the guest of honour, Specifically, the President promised Britain and Greece ships, planes, food, tanks, guns, ammunition and supplies of all kinds.

"China asks our help,"" Mr. Roosevelt said.

"America has said China shall have our help."

The national will would not be frustrated, he declared, "either by threats from "powerful enemies abroad or small, selfish groups and individuals at home.

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