Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the man's becoming in very fact an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of assimilation and unity among immigrants coming to America. It argues that if an immigrant truly becomes American and adopts American values and loyalty, they should be treated equally and not discriminated against based on their background. It also asserts that America should only have one flag, the American flag, and one language, English, to create a sense of unity and eliminate divisions. The quote highlights the need for immigrants to fully embrace American culture and identify themselves solely as Americans, without any divided allegiance.
Topics
Immigration
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