On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We have done our duty ourselves, and we have done the higher duty of promoting the civilization of mankind.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In a speech on America's role in the world, this quote asserts the nation's commitment to both its own responsibilities and global progress.
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