Shame upon the man who, when the opportunity to help is given, fails to stretch out the hand.
On the recordAugust 26, 1902
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Remarks in Waterville, Maine
Share & report
More from Teddy Roosevelt
Mar 1, 1909
The boundaries of said National Forest are now as shown on the said diagram.
Feb 8, 1909
We need the development of men in the open country, who will be in the future, as in the past, the stay and strength of the nation in time of war, and its guiding and controlling spirit in time of peace.
Feb 16, 1909
The American people are to be heartily congratulated on everything of importance that has been done in connection with the building of the Panama Canal.
Feb 10, 1909
I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, in virtue of the authority conferred upon me by the said Joint Resolution, do hereby set apart the twelfth day of February, nineteen hundred and nine, as a special legal…





