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Teddy Roosevelt: “The Alaskan natives should be given the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property upon the same conditions as…”

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The Alaskan natives should be given the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property upon the same conditions as given other inhabitants; and the privilege of citizenship should be given to such as may be able to meet certain definite requirements.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement advocates for property rights and citizenship for Alaskan natives, promoting equality with other inhabitants.

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