Quote by Theodore Roosevelt, "Metropolita

I am among those Americans whose ancestors include men and women from many different European countries. The proportion of Americans of this type will steadily increase. I do not believe in hyphenated Americans. I do not believe in German-Americans or Irish-Americans; and I believe just as little in English-Americans. I do not approve of American citizens of German descent forming organizations to force the United States into practical alliance with Germany because their ancestors came from Germany. Just as little do I believe in American citizens of English descent forming leagues to force the United States into an alliance with England because their ancestors came from England.

I am among those Americans whose ancestors include men and w

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief in a united American identity that transcends hyphenated affiliations. They reject the idea of categorizing citizens based on their ancestral origins, emphasizing that unity and allegiance to the United States should be the priority. The speaker opposes the formation of ethnic organizations pushing for alliances with their ancestral countries, stating that it undermines the concept of a unified American nation. The quote emphasizes the speaker's perspective on the importance of a singular American identity, devoid of hyphenated affiliations.

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