Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 1905
Next only to a man's having worn the blue comes the fact of the man's having worn the gray to entitle him to honor in my sight.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia

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