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The higher places should be given to the most deserving men without regard to seniority; at least seniority should be treated as only one consideration.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Roosevelt advocates for promoting the most deserving individuals in the Army, suggesting seniority should not be the sole criterion.
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