Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “A single generation, passed under the hard conditions of life in the wilderness, was enough to weld together into one…”

On the record
A single generation, passed under the hard conditions of life in the wilderness, was enough to weld together into one people the representatives of these numerous and widely different races; and the children of the next generation became indistinguishable from one another.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects on how the harsh conditions of wilderness life united diverse settlers into a single American identity.

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 13, 1912

I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation