On August 31, 1910, President Theodore Roosevelt visited Osawatomie, Kansas and laid out his vision for what he called a "new nationalism."
In the speech, he called for the end of special protections for businesses in government. He declared that anyone who worked hard should be able to provide for themselves and their family, and that no one person was more entitled to special privileges than another. He stood by fair play under the rules of the game ensuring the rules made opportunity available to everyone.
Today President Obama traveled to Osawatomie to talk about some of the very same things. In his speech, the President talked about how this is a make-or-break moment for the middle class, and all those who are fighting to get into the middle class. At stake is the very survival of a country where working people can earn enough to raise a family, build a modest savings, own a home, and secure their retirement.
Read President Obama's speech here and read President Roosevelt's new nationalism speech below.
Fonte: White House