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Law-abiding black men should, for the sake of their race, be foremost in relentless and unceasing warfare against law-breaking black men.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for law-abiding black men to take a stand against criminal behavior in their communities.

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