Quote by Theodore Roosevelt, Before Knigh

There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were naturalized Americans, Americans born abroad. But a hyphenated American is not an American at all. This is just as true of the man who puts

There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism.

Summary

this is a quote by President Theodore Roosevelt, where he expresses his belief that there should be no divisions or distinctions within American society based on national origin or heritage. He argues that being an American should be the primary identity for all citizens, regardless of their background, and urges unity over hyphenated identities. While he acknowledges the value of naturalized Americans, he rejects the notion that being a hyphenated American dilutes one's Americanness, emphasizing the importance of embracing a singular national identity.

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By Theodore Roosevelt, Before Knigh

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