Teddy Roosevelt: “In the country districts the surroundings are such that a man can…”

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In the country districts the surroundings are such that a man can usually work out his own fate by himself to the best advantage.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt notes that individuals in rural areas often have the ability to shape their own destinies.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “In the country districts the surroundings are such that a man can usually work out his own fate by himself to the best…”