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History Schmistory: September 2. Wait for it…

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 by teammarcopolo in History, History Schmistory, Learn!

1901: Teddy Roosevelt utters his most famous phrase at a Minnesota State Fair; “speak softly and carry a big stick”. Unfortunately, he was actually teaching the crowd how to impersonate his grandmother.

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