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Teddy Roosevelt: “But he carried within him memories of inestimable benefit to himself, and he bequeathed to us who come after him the…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But he carried within him memories of inestimable benefit to himself, and he bequeathed to us who come after him the priceless heritage of his example.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt explains that while soldiers returned to civilian life, they carried invaluable personal memories and left future generations a priceless example of service.

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