Video: 'FDR Fala Campaign Speech 1944'
(Saturday, September 23, 1944, 9:31 p.m. EWT; during the 1944 United States presidential election campaign, held during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his campaign for a fourth term tonight, derisively defending Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican political attack. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)