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Address of President Roosevelt on the Occasion of the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, August 20, 1907

By Theodore Roosevelt

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Listen to an early 20th-century president urge Americans to act morally by praising settlers on their hard work and commitment to freedom.

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2022-05-12
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"Address of President Roosevelt on the Occasion of the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, August 20, 1907" by Theodore Roosevelt is a speech that celebrates the Pilgrims' journey to America and how their values should continue to shape the nation. Roosevelt's speech honors the early settlers for their morals and hard work in governance and society. He urges Americans to remember the importance of duty, individualism, and moral responsibility as they navigate modern-day problems like social justice and corporate regulation, pushing for a world with balanced rights and responsibilities. The address serves as a reminder of the nation's heritage and its enduring ideals.

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr., often referred to as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. He previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years. He was the vice president under President William McKinley for six months in 1901, assuming the presidency after McKinley's assassination. As president, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.

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