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And they conquered, because they had in them the spirit that made them steadfast, not merely on an occasional great day, but day after day in the life of daily endeavor to do duty well.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “And they conquered, because they had in them the spirit that made them steadfast, not merely on an occasional great day…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt attributes the Union's victory to the steadfast spirit of the soldiers, emphasizing daily commitment to duty.
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