Teddy Roosevelt: “The blow was aimed not at this President, but at all Presidents; at…”

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The blow was aimed not at this President, but at all Presidents; at every symbol of government.

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Republican · New York

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This statement reflects Roosevelt's belief in the symbolic importance of the presidency and government.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The blow was aimed not at this President, but at all Presidents; at every symbol of government.”