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Roosevelt 10 Congress First Annual Message Summary
President Roosevelt submits his first annual message to Congress. He eulogizes McKinley, calls for strong anti anarchist measures, reform of trusts via publicity and national supervision, and supports canal and cable projects. He urges immigration reform, reciprocity tariff principles, a revived merchant marine, and large public works including irrigation, arid lands storage, and an isthmian canal. He outlines colonial policies for Hawaii Porto Rico Cuba Philippines and stresses Monroe Doctrine, Navy buildup, Army reform, civil service merit, and postal and consular improvements.
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