Teddy Roosevelt: “But no such victory was ever gained over mountain or forest Indians…”

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But no such victory was ever gained over mountain or forest Indians who had become accustomed to fighting the white men.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt notes the challenges faced in defeating mountain and forest Indians who were experienced in combat.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “But no such victory was ever gained over mountain or forest Indians who had become accustomed to fighting the white men.”