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Teddy Roosevelt: “But when we pay homage to the hardy, grim, resolute men who, with incredible toil and risk, laid deep the foundations of…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But when we pay homage to the hardy, grim, resolute men who, with incredible toil and risk, laid deep the foundations of the civilization that we inherit, let us steadily remember that the only homage that counts is the homage of deeds—not merely of words.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

While honoring the pioneers, this emphasizes that true respect for their legacy lies in emulating their actions, not just offering verbal praise.

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