Question

Tragic fate has thrust upon us grave responsibilities. We must carry on. Our departed leader never looked backward. He looked forward and moved forward. That is what he would want us to do. That is what America will do. So much blood has already been shed for the ideals which we cherish, and for which Franklin Delano Roosevelt lived and died, that we dare not permit even a momentary pause in the hard fight for victory meaning __________.

Answer 1

These lines spoken by Harry Truman reveals his grief in losing President Roosevelt, but also reveals his plan to continue the work of his predecessor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given lines were spoken by new President Harry Truman in his First Address to the Congress after the death of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The lines specifically indicate his genuine and sincere feelings about the loss of the former president.

In keeping the spirits of the people high, he promised to "carry on" the work started by his predecessor. He then promised to carry forward the war and peace policies that the former president has started and worked on, and also implored on the continuation of the "fight for freedom" that has already been upon them.