Teddy Roosevelt: “Something has been accomplished under it, but much remains to be done…”

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Something has been accomplished under it, but much remains to be done if we would preserve the capital city from defacement by the smoke nuisance.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt acknowledged progress in reducing smoke pollution but emphasized the need for further action.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Something has been accomplished under it, but much remains to be done if we would preserve the capital city from…”