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They elected their own military leaders, and waged war on their own account against their Indian foes.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote illustrates the self-reliance of early American settlers who took military action against Native American foes.
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Feb 23, 1912
One of the chief principles for which I have stood, and for which I now stand, and which I have always endeavored and always shall endeavor to reduce to action, is the genuine rule of the people.
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