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Prompt heed should be paid to the need of education for the children in this Territory.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt stresses the urgent need for educational opportunities for children in the Indian Territory, reflecting his commitment to education.

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