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Of that generation of men to whom we owe so much, the man to whom we owe most is, of course, Lincoln.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Of that generation of men to whom we owe so much, the man to whom we owe most is, of course, Lincoln.”
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In this quote, Roosevelt identifies Abraham Lincoln as the most significant figure of his generation, acknowledging his contributions.
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