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Teddy Roosevelt: “We need to keep ever in mind that he is the worst enemy of this country who would strive to separate its people along…”

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We need to keep ever in mind that he is the worst enemy of this country who would strive to separate its people along the lines of section against section, of creed against creed, or of class against class.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns against divisive actions that threaten national unity.

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