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Teddy Roosevelt: “Among Washington's maxims which he bequeathed to his country men were the two following: 'Observe good faith and justice…”

On the recordFebruary 21, 1905
Among Washington's maxims which he bequeathed to his country men were the two following: 'Observe good faith and justice toward all nations,' and 'To be prepared for war is the most effective means to promote peace.'
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks at the Commemoration of Washington's Birthday by the University of Pennsylvania and on Receiving the Degree of...

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