On the recordOctober 23, 1905
No American worthy of the name would fail to be stirred with patriotism as he comes into your magnificent State, into this magnificent city.
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presidency.ucsb.eduNo American worthy of the name would fail to be stirred with patriotism as he comes into your magnificent State, into this magnificent city.
Remarks at Capitol Park in Birmingham, Alabama
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