We have not too many monuments of the past; let us keep every little bit of association with that which is highest and best of the past as a reminder to us, equally of what we owe to those who have gone before and of how we should show our appreciation.
Roosevelt advocates for preserving historical monuments as a way to honor the past and remind future generations of their responsibilities.
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