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Teddy Roosevelt: “Even Dewey’s splendid capacity would not have enabled him to win the battle of Manila Bay had it not been for the…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Even Dewey’s splendid capacity would not have enabled him to win the battle of Manila Bay had it not been for the traditional energy and seamanship of our naval service, so well illustrated in his captains, and the excellent gun-practice of the crews, the result of years of steady training.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In an essay advocating for national preparedness, this passage highlights that even exceptional individual talent relies on the sustained training and collective skill of an organization.

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