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Teddy Roosevelt: “The six million farms of the United States, operated by men who, as a class, are steadfast, single-minded, and…”

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The six million farms of the United States, operated by men who, as a class, are steadfast, single-minded, and industrious, form the basis of all the other achievements of the American people and are more fruitful than all their other resources.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt praises the industrious nature of American farmers as crucial to national achievements.

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