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Teddy Roosevelt: “Such knowledge of medicine and surgery as is possessed by the medical profession generally will not alone suffice to…”

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Such knowledge of medicine and surgery as is possessed by the medical profession generally will not alone suffice to make an efficient military surgeon.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues that general medical knowledge is insufficient for military surgeons, who require specialized training.

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