Teddy Roosevelt: “What would have been an infringement upon liberty half a century ago…”

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What would have been an infringement upon liberty half a century ago may be the necessary safeguard of liberty to-day.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt reflects on how perceptions of liberty can evolve over time in response to societal changes.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “What would have been an infringement upon liberty half a century ago may be the necessary safeguard of liberty to-day.”