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It is a great and glorious thing for a nation to be stirred to present triumph by the splendid memories of triumphs in the past.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt reflects on the significance of historical triumphs in inspiring national pride.

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