The negroes are now Americans. Their ancestors came here years ago against their will, and this is their only country and their only flag. They have shown themselves anxious to live for it and to die for it.

William Howard Taft

Inaugural Address of William Howard Taft

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Black Americans Americans

Speaker

William Howard Taft

Source

Inaugural Address of William Howard Taft Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1909 1900s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Taft, William Howard. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1909, Senate Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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