Letter, 1942, January 15.

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Letter, 1942, January 15.

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Letter, January 15, 1942, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Kenesaw M. Landis regarding the continuation of baseball during World War II. Roosevelt provides his personal, not official, opinion that baseball should continue during the war athough players who are eligible for active duty should serve. The letter is typed on White House letterhead and is signed by Roosevelt. This letter is known as "The Green Light" letter.

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