Teddy Roosevelt: “He must have liberty, equal opportunity to make his living, to earn…”

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He must have liberty, equal opportunity to make his living, to earn his bread, to build his home.

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Republican · New York

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This quote emphasizes the necessity of liberty and opportunity for African Americans to thrive.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “He must have liberty, equal opportunity to make his living, to earn his bread, to build his home.”