Name: Date: Course: On January 26, 1883, while serving as a member of the New York state assembly, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a widely publicized address dubbed the ‘Duties of an American Citizen.’ He delivered this speech against the backdrop of an increasing sense of entitlement with a significant shift of tradition from the ideal capitalism to a quasi-dependence on the state. It was a belief long held by Roosevelt that whereas the state is a duty bearer for a vast majority of the rights and freedoms, the citizenry themselves are not without responsibilities. This speech outlines the bare minimums that must be fulfilled satisfactorily by any individual who claims to be a good American...
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