P_B-1956-0049

A letter dated January 15, 1942 from Franklin Roosevelt to Kenesaw Mountain Landis regarding the continuation of Major League Baseball during World War II. Roosevelt provides his personal, not official, opinion that baseball should continue during the war, although 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. Included, but not shown, are copies of the letter and an envelope.