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From the beginning of time it has been the man raised in the country—and usually the man born in the country—who has been most apt to render the services which every nation most needs.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “From the beginning of time it has been the man raised in the country—and usually the man born in the country—who has…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of rural upbringing in contributing to national service.
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