| Author |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| LoC No. |
29002695
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| Title |
Address of President Roosevelt on the Occasion of the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, August 20, 1907
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| Original Publication |
United States: Government Printing Office,1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Address of President Roosevelt on the Occasion of the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, August 20, 1907" is a historical address delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt during the early 20th century. This book is a political speech that commemorates the significance of the Pilgrim's arrival in America and reflects on the founding ideals of the nation. Roosevelt emphasizes themes of duty, individualism, and the continuing moral responsibilities of American citizens. In this address, Roosevelt pays tribute to the early settlers, particularly the Puritans, highlighting their contributions to American society and governance. He argues that while societal conditions have evolved, the essential values of hard work, moral clarity, and a sense of duty remain crucial for progress. Roosevelt calls for Americans to embrace these principles while addressing contemporary issues such as corporate regulation and social justice, advocating for a balance between individual rights and community responsibility. Overall, the speech serves as a moral commentary on the nation's past and future, urging citizens to live up to the ideals set forth by their forebears. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)
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| Subject |
Speeches, addresses, etc.
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| Subject |
Provincetown (Mass.) -- Pilgrim monument
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68052 |
| Release Date |
May 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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