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Progressive covenant with the people

Theodore Roosevelt explains why political parties were created and why the Republican and Democratic parties have failed the American people by becoming too involved with business and corrupt practices. The new Progressive Party has no such ties and is to be seen as the “instrument of the people.” The Progressive cause, Roosevelt asserts, is the righteous cause and he sees the great honor in representing the party and will not fail to live up to that cause.

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Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-08

Social and industrial justice

Theodore Roosevelt first discusses the authority of the courts to delay or stop social and political justice and advancement and how that needs to be changed by the will of the people. He then discusses the need for regulation of industry for the safety and welfare of its workers. The Progressive Party supports a minimum wage, 8-hour work day and child and women labor laws to help the industrial laborer’s standard of living.

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Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-08

The Abyssinian treatment administered to Standard Oil

Theodore Roosevelt addresses John D. Archbold’s accusations that Roosevelt, when president, gave Standard Oil Company the “Abyssinian Treatment.” Roosevelt said he did indeed do so to the Standard Oil Company and he would do so again to any big trust that requires it. Roosevelt notes that Archbold is not afraid of being ignored or regulated by the current administration or by the Democrats, but he fears that Roosevelt and the Progressive Party, the party of the people, will act, which is why he has attacked Roosevelt during his testimony in Congress.

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Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-09-22

The farmer and the businessman

Theodore Roosevelt gave this speech in August, 1912, regarding what the country needs to do both for its farmers and for its businessmen. Roosevelt is clear the government should help the farmer in all his enterprises to succeed as he is the backbone of our nation. Business should be regulated to allow for both small and big business to prosper. Above all, prosperity for all Americans is the goal.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-08

The liberty of the people

Theodore Roosevelt accuses Woodrow Wilson of defining liberty as only an historical term and not understanding what it means to 20th century America. Wilson’s idea of liberty uses the power of the trusts and big business to oppress the workers of the country.

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Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-09-22

The right of the people

Theodore Roosevelt discusses his trust in the American people to rule themselves and how he will be a leader to guide the people in those decisions. He uses the example of Revolutionary France for how not to lead a people through change, saying the ultimate goal of the people should be social and political justice for all.

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Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912

Why the trusts and bosses oppose the Progressive Party

Theodore Roosevelt explains his relationship with Cornelius Newton Bliss while he was in a position of power for the Republican Party and that while he respects Bliss, he was never stopped from prosecuting a company or person by Bliss’s advice. John D. Archbold and Senator Boise Penrose know this and that is why they have attacked Roosevelt in their testimony to Congress. Archbold and Penrose know that Roosevelt is the people’s champion as the Progressive Party candidate and will hinder their dishonest work if he were elected.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-09-22