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Teddy Roosevelt: “As we read of the famous feats of our army in the Philippines, it matters nothing to us whether the regiments come from…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
As we read of the famous feats of our army in the Philippines, it matters nothing to us whether the regiments come from Oregon, Idaho, California, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, or Tennessee.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In "The Strenuous Life," Roosevelt emphasizes that the regional origin of military regiments is irrelevant to their shared national service and glory.

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