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Teddy Roosevelt: “We should establish shooting galleries in all the large public and military schools, should maintain national target…”

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We should establish shooting galleries in all the large public and military schools, should maintain national target ranges in different parts of the country, and should in every way encourage the formation of rifle clubs throughout all parts of the land.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for promoting marksmanship and rifle clubs in schools to enhance national preparedness.

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