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Now the real American, the American whom it is worth while to call such, is the man whose belief in and work for America are not merely for the America of to-day, but for the America of the future.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Now the real American, the American whom it is worth while to call such, is the man whose belief in and work for America…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of long-term commitment to the nation over immediate gratification.
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