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Although prevented from going to France himself, he gave to the great conflict that which was far dearer to him than his own life.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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gutenberg.orgHenry Cabot Lodge: “Although prevented from going to France himself, he gave to the great conflict that which was far dearer to him than his…”
Editor's note · Context
Lodge speaks to Roosevelt's sacrifices during the war, prioritizing the conflict over his own safety.
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