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From "This Troubled World" by Roosevelt, Eleanor
Unnamed Lady with Defense Plan
An acquaintance of Roosevelt who proposes a radical defense strategy.
Core Belief
"That national security can be achieved through a purely defensive strategy, freeing up resources for social programs."
Worldview
The world can be made safer and more just by prioritizing domestic needs and minimizing military intervention.
Personality
Idealistic and somewhat naive, believing in a simplified approach to national defense centered on coastal protection. She is confident in her plan and eager to share it.
In Their Own Words
"In this way, said the lady, we will save vast sums of money which can be applied to all the social needs of the day--better housing, better schools, old age pensions, workmen’s compensation, care of the blind and crippled and other dependents."
"Therefore, we do not need an army, for our men are going to stay at home."
"We do not need battleships or, in fact, any navy beyond submarines because we do not intend to own any outlying possessions."
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