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all upon Europe； and as we watch its approach； that important time for us； the national election of 1940。 In that election； and in our attitudes after that election； the rest of the world would see an example of democracy in action； an example of a great people； faithful to their constitution and to their elected representatives。 The campaign preceding this election stirred us deeply millions upon millions of us who had never been active in politics took part in it。 The people flocked to the polling places in greater numbers than ever before in history。 Nearly fifty millions peop1e exercised； on November 5； the right of the franchise； the precious right which we inherited from our forefathers and which we must cherish and pass on to future generations。 Thus it came about that although constitutional governments have been blotted out elsewhere； here in America； men and women kept it triumphantly alive。 No matter which side you were on on that day； remember that this great free expression of our faith in the free system of government must have given hope to millions upon millions of others on the heroic island of Britain； in the ruined cities of France and Belgium； yes； perhaps even to people in Germany and in Italy。 It has given hope wherever man hopes to be free。
In the campaign preceding this election； serious issues were at stake。 People became bitter；many things were said which in calmer moments might have been left unsaid； or might have been worded more thoughtfully。 But we Americans know that the bitterness is a distortion； not a true reflection of what is in our hearts。 I can truthfully say that there is no bitterness in mine； I hope there is none in yours。 We have elected Franklin Roosevelt President。 He is your President； he is my President。 We all of us
