Teddy Roosevelt: “A man must be a good son, husband, and father, a woman a good…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

A man must be a good son, husband, and father, a woman a good daughter, wife, and mother, first and foremost.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the primary importance of fulfilling family roles for both men and women.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “A man must be a good son, husband, and father, a woman a good daughter, wife, and mother, first and foremost.”