Kentucky and Tennessee had become populous States, no longer fearing Indian inroads; but able on the contrary to equip powerful armies for the aid of the settlers in the more scantily peopled regions north and south of them.
Roosevelt highlights the transformation of Kentucky and Tennessee into populous states capable of defending themselves and assisting other regions.
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The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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