Teddy Roosevelt: “It is a good thing that the guard around the tomb of Lincoln should be…”

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It is a good thing that the guard around the tomb of Lincoln should be composed of colored soldiers.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for the inclusion of colored soldiers in the honor guard at Lincoln's tomb, highlighting equality.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It is a good thing that the guard around the tomb of Lincoln should be composed of colored soldiers.”