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Meaning
The quote says that public criticism of a president should not be silenced. It argues that forbidding criticism would be a betrayal of the American public's right to judge its leaders. The wording treats open criticism as part of civic duty.
When It Was Said
1918
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Kansas City Star (7 May 1918)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote: Kansas City Star (7 May 1918).
Did You Know?
Cited with a source on Wikiquote: Kansas City Star (7 May 1918).
About Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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