A class of gentlefolks soon sprang up in the land, whose members were not so separated from other citizens as to be in any way alien to them, and who yet stood sufficiently above the mass to be recognized as the natural leaders, social and political, of their sturdy fellow-freemen.
Roosevelt reflects on the emergence of a social class that bridges the gap between the elite and the common citizens in early American society.
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I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
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