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We can pay most fitting homage to his memory by doing the tasks allotted to us in the spirit in which he did infinitely greater and more terrible tasks allotted to him.
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Roosevelt believes that honoring Lincoln's legacy involves taking on the responsibilities of leadership with dedication.
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