Teddy Roosevelt: “The practical experiment of working men for eight hours has been…”

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The practical experiment of working men for eight hours has been advantageous to the State.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the benefits of an eight-hour workday for laborers and its positive impact on the state.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The practical experiment of working men for eight hours has been advantageous to the State.”