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In our several commonwealths here in the United States we, as a people, now face the complex problem of securing fair treatment to each man regardless of his race or color.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In our several commonwealths here in the United States we, as a people, now face the complex problem of securing fair…”
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This quote addresses the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States, emphasizing fair treatment for all.
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