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Teddy Roosevelt: “During the last century we have on the whole made long strides in the right direction, but we have very much yet to…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
During the last century we have on the whole made long strides in the right direction, but we have very much yet to learn.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From an address on American foreign policy and national character, this reflects on past progress and future challenges.

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