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“Ensconced, he (Roosevelt) lacked some of the neuroses of progressives-economic envy and race hatred especially.His radicalism was a matter of energy rather than urgency.”

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Book:Colonel Roosevelt

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Colonel Roosevelt

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Edmund Morris is a renowned American writer, best known for his biographical works. Born on May 27, 1940, he is celebrated for his in-depth research and vivid narratives of historical figures. more

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