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On the recordNovember 19, 1909
I am glad because I know that I can not come into contact with men like Dr. Frissell, Mr. Ogden, Bishop McVickar, George Foster Peabody and others who for the joy of service have developed this institution, without absorbing some of those virtues which have guided their efforts in building up this wonderful work.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Remarks at the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Hampton Institute in Hampton, Virginia

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