Teddy Roosevelt: “The steady westward movement of the Americans was the all-important…”

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The steady westward movement of the Americans was the all-important factor in determining the ultimate ownership of New Orleans.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt points out that the westward expansion of Americans was crucial for controlling New Orleans.

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I congratulate you thereon.

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Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

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I am absorbed in the success of that movement.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The steady westward movement of the Americans was the all-important factor in determining the ultimate ownership of New…”