The Americanism of Theodore Roosevelt: Selections from His Writings and Speeches, Volume 3Houghton Mifflin Company, 1923 - 317 pages |
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... stand fully the significance of his doctrine , it is im- portant to realize with what ardor Mr. Roosevelt dwelt on heroic actions . In his mind , the memory of the Nation's inspiring past hung like a glowing tapestry the " back - drop ...
... stand fully the significance of his doctrine , it is im- portant to realize with what ardor Mr. Roosevelt dwelt on heroic actions . In his mind , the memory of the Nation's inspiring past hung like a glowing tapestry the " back - drop ...
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... standing immovable on essentials , Roosevelt succeeded in obtaining a law for the taxing of franchises as well as other progressive legislation without splitting his party or breaking with it . The machine considered him too " difficult ...
... standing immovable on essentials , Roosevelt succeeded in obtaining a law for the taxing of franchises as well as other progressive legislation without splitting his party or breaking with it . The machine considered him too " difficult ...
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... action which he did not believe to be for the best interests of his country , and in which that con- sideration did not stand first in his mind . ” THE NATION'S DEBT TO ITS HEROES Every great nation owes BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH XV.
... action which he did not believe to be for the best interests of his country , and in which that con- sideration did not stand first in his mind . ” THE NATION'S DEBT TO ITS HEROES Every great nation owes BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH XV.
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... standing second even to the rifle ; the two were the national weapons of the Amer- ican backwoodsman , and in their use he has never been excelled . When a group of families moved out into the wilder- ness ... stand against THE BACKGROUND 7.
... standing second even to the rifle ; the two were the national weapons of the Amer- ican backwoodsman , and in their use he has never been excelled . When a group of families moved out into the wilder- ness ... stand against THE BACKGROUND 7.
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... stand against cannon , and they were always in danger when attacked with fire ; but save for this risk of burning they were very effectual defenses against men without artillery , and were rarely taken , whether by whites or Indians ...
... stand against cannon , and they were always in danger when attacked with fire ; but save for this risk of burning they were very effectual defenses against men without artillery , and were rarely taken , whether by whites or Indians ...
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