Teddy Roosevelt: “This is not true of the army officers, who rarely have corresponding…”

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This is not true of the army officers, who rarely have corresponding chances to exercise command over troops under service conditions.

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Republican · New York

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He contrasts the opportunities for command between Navy and Army officers, emphasizing the Navy's advantages.

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