Teddy Roosevelt: “Now, a special word to you upon whom so heavy a responsibility rests; because it depends upon the way you do your duty…”

“Now, a special word to you upon whom so heavy a responsibility rests; because it depends upon the way you do your duty in peace as to whether or not, should ever the need for war arise, our flag will receive credit or discredit at your hands, or at the hands of your successors.”