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Unsigned Postcard to Governor Fred P. Cone Opposing Involvement in World War II, 1940

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State Archives of Florida, Series S368

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Unsigned postcard to Governor Fred Cone mailed from Detroit, Michigan. Claiming to represent the "mothers of America," the writer urges Cone to oppose any move to involve the United States militarily in World War II.

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1940-06-15

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Unsigned Postcard to Governor Fred P. Cone Opposing Involvement in World War II, 1940

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World War (1939-1945)

War--Public opinion

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State Archives of Florida, Series S368

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1940-06-15

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eng-US

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Florida during World War II (1939-1945)

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Detroit (Mich.)

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Unsigned Postcard to Governor Fred P. Cone Opposing Involvement in World War II, 1940. 1940-06-15. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/343790>, accessed 13 June 2026.

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Unsigned Postcard to Governor Fred P. Cone Opposing Involvement in World War II, 1940. 1940-06-15. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/343790>

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