Teddy Roosevelt: “Every effort must be made to exalt the main function of the…”

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Every effort must be made to exalt the main function of the officer--the command of men.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the essential role of officers in effectively commanding their men.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Every effort must be made to exalt the main function of the officer--the command of men.”