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Woodrow Wilson: The key is still turned upon them, the door shut fast at which thousands of vigorous men, full of initiative, knock…

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The key is still turned upon them, the door shut fast at which thousands of vigorous men, full of initiative, knock clamorously for admittance.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson describes the frustration of those seeking access to untapped resources.

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