On the recordMay 8, 1903
It is the first time I ever was in your great and beautiful State; and but a few hours ago I saw for the first time the greatest of all the oceans.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt is the first time I ever was in your great and beautiful State; and but a few hours ago I saw for the first time the greatest of all the oceans.
Remarks at Surf, California
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