Teddy Roosevelt: “So I believe heartily in physical prowess, in the sports that go to…”

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So I believe heartily in physical prowess, in the sports that go to make physical prowess.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for the value of physical prowess and sports in personal development.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “So I believe heartily in physical prowess, in the sports that go to make physical prowess.”