Speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Industrial relations, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Philippine American War (Philippines : 1899-1902), Spanish-American War (1898), Speeches, addresses, etc.
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In a speech given in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vice Presidential candidate Roosevelt emphasizes the successes of the current McKinley administration. He criticizes free silver and the platform of William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt asserts that a stable currency is the most important factor in sustaining the prosperity of the nation. Roosevelt also discusses the issue of trusts and industry, the ongoing war in the Philippines, and compares the current campaign to that of 1864 when Abraham Lincoln was re-elected.
Collection
Creation Date
1900-09-07
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Governor of New York (October 1898-1900)
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
13
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at Grand Rapids, Michigan. [September 7, 1900]. Harvard College Library.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o280811. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at Grand Rapids, Michigan. [7 Sep. 1900]. Multi-image.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o280811.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1900, September 7]. Speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o280811.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Harvard College Library. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
APA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
