I wish to be distinctly understood on one point. Americanism is a question of spirit, conviction, and purpose, not of creed or birthplace. The politician who bids for the Irish or German vote, or the Irishman or German who votes as an Irishman or German,... THE AMERICANISM OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT - Page 99by HERMANN HAGEDORN - 1923Full view - About this book
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...American. It was, however, an honor that should be given only to the worthy. Although he preached that "Americanism is a question of spirit, conviction, and purpose, not of creed or birthplace," he called for "5 Roosevelt to Robert J. Thompson, 30 April 1900, in Letters of Theodore Roosevelt,... | |
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