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He describes tree trunks like pillars because they were most likely very big and magnificent to Roosevelt, comparing them to pillars of a cathedral specifically because they are typically well crafted and beautiful, so Roosevelt is praising and glorifying the trees.

This reveals that Roosevelt is amazed by nature and trees, and admires the grandiosity and impressiveness in the trees and how nature constructs itself.

s the president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the united states; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments. sooo yeahhh

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