On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The guns that thundered off Manila and Santiago left us echoes of glory, but they also left us a legacy of duty.
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Roosevelt reflects on the Spanish-American War, asserting that military victories bring not only glory but also a lasting legacy of responsibility.
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