It is composed of men the descendants of pioneers, or, in a sense, pioneers themselves; of men winnowed out from among the nations of the Old World by the energy, boldness, and love of adventure found in their own eager hearts.
Roosevelt celebrates the adventurous spirit of the American people, tracing their lineage to pioneers.
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