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Teddy Roosevelt: “I want to see the young fellow who has been through the National Guard receive a training which will make him able to do…”

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I want to see the young fellow who has been through the National Guard receive a training which will make him able to do his work in time of war if the need comes.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of military training for young citizens in preparation for potential war.

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