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Teddy Roosevelt: “The only rivalry that ever entered their heads was rivalry as to which man could show himself best entitled to the…”

On the recordOctober 17, 1905
The only rivalry that ever entered their heads was rivalry as to which man could show himself best entitled to the praise of having done all that in him lay for our country and our flag.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia

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