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Vowell argues that Roosevelt was one of the United States’ most war-hungry presidents, and he embraced the hardships of the winter at Valley Forge to symbolize the country’s unique tenacity. At the same time, though, Roosevelt—unlike many early American generals—understood that health, safety, and basic welfare were all equally important factors in a nation’s strength.
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Pages 126-190
...soldiers at Valley Forge really did demonstrate “backbone, reliance, grit.” Public figures from Lafayette to Theodore Roosevelt have cited these men as an inspiration, though Vowell applauds the fact that during his...
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