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Teddy Roosevelt: “The heartiest praise is due to large numbers of the natives of the islands for their steadfast loyalty.”

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The heartiest praise is due to large numbers of the natives of the islands for their steadfast loyalty.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt acknowledges the loyalty of the native population in the Philippines during his address.

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