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Teddy Roosevelt: We have striven both for civic righteousness and for national greatness; and we have faith to believe that our hands…

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We have striven both for civic righteousness and for national greatness; and we have faith to believe that our hands will be upheld by all who feel love of country and trust in the uplifting of mankind.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt reflects on the dual goals of civic righteousness and national greatness, appealing to patriotism.

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