Why Edison is a progressive
Subject(s): Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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In an interview by Will Irwin with Thomas Edison, Edison explains that he is a Progressive because he believes in the principles of the movement: initiative, referendum, review of judicial decisions, compensation for injured workingmen, suffrage. Edison also believes in Theodore Roosevelt as the right man to lead the movement: “We never needed a big leader more.”
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1912
Creator(s)
Recipient
Publication Date
2019-01-10
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Page Count
7
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Why Edison is a progressive. [October 29, 2025?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o291811. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Irwin, Will, 1873-1948. Why Edison is a progressive. [29 Oct. 2025?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o291811.
APA:
Irwin, Will, 1873-1948.: , [2025, October 29?]. Why Edison is a progressive. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o291811.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site.
