You are proud to remember and have them remember the days of toil, of peril, of effort, the days when you had to risk life and endure every form of hardship and of labor, when you had in you the spirit that made you endure it, that made you rise level to the great need.
Roosevelt encourages individuals to take pride in their struggles and achievements, which can inspire future generations.
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