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The far-reaching usefulness of institutes of technology and schools of mines or of engineering is now universally acknowledged, and no less far--reaching is the effect of a good building or mechanical trades school, a textile, or watch-making, or engraving school.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt acknowledges the importance of technical institutes and trade schools for industrial education.

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