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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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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