Teddy Roosevelt: “But the blow was only severe enough to anger and unite them, not to…”

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But the blow was only severe enough to anger and unite them, not to cripple or crush them.

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Roosevelt discusses the resilience of the Miami tribes despite suffering losses, highlighting their unity in adversity.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “But the blow was only severe enough to anger and unite them, not to cripple or crush them.”