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Teddy Roosevelt: “The man must be glad to do a man’s work, to dare and endure and to labor; to keep himself, and to keep those dependent…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The man must be glad to do a man’s work, to dare and endure and to labor; to keep himself, and to keep those dependent upon him.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt defines the essential duties of a man, including labor, courage, endurance, and providing for his family.

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