Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chautauqu

I have seen war. I have seen war on land and sea. I have seen blood running from the wounded. I have seen men coughing out their gassed lungs. I have seen the dead in the mud. I have seen cities destroyed. I have seen 200 limping, exhausted men come out of line

I have seen war. I have seen war on land and sea. I have see

Summary

This quote highlights the firsthand experiences and horrors of war. The speaker emphasizes having witnessed the gruesome consequences of war, from wounded individuals bleeding and gasping for breath to the devastation of cities and the loss of lives. The mention of "200 limping, exhausted men" further emphasizes the physical and mental toll that war takes on soldiers, illustrating the profound impacts of conflict.

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By Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chautauqu

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