On the recordAugust 25, 1902
Never in their history has each man had, as he has now, such a good chance for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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presidency.ucsb.eduNever in their history has each man had, as he has now, such a good chance for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Remarks in Lawrence, Massachusetts
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