I stand for the square deal, But when I say that I am for the square deal, I mean not merely that I stand for fair play under the present rules of the game, but that I stand for having those rules changed so as to work for a more substantial equality of opportunity and of reward for equally good service.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Topic

Equality of opportunity Equality

Author

Theodore Roosevelt

Source

The New Nationalism

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1910 1910s 20th century

Occupation

American President Nobel laureate National leader Politician

From

United States

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Original Citation

Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. "The New Nationalism." 31 Aug. 1910, Osawatomie, KS, USA.

Current Citation

Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. "The New Nationalism." Selected Speeches and Writings of Theodore Roosevelt, edited by Gordon Hutner. Vintage, 2014.

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Time
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Current Citation

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