Special Message
01/21/1909
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The interests of the nation are involved in the welfare of this army of children no less than in our great material affa...
I do not recommend any appropriation for their services, but only for the expenses that will be required to finish the t...
The co-operative plan is the best plan of organization wherever men have the right spirit to carry it out.
The first of all considerations is the permanent welfare of our people.