Teddy Roosevelt: “Public play grounds are necessary means for the development of…”

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Public play grounds are necessary means for the development of wholesome citizenship in modern cities.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for public playgrounds as essential for fostering good citizenship in urban areas.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Public play grounds are necessary means for the development of wholesome citizenship in modern cities.”