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Pierre de Coubertin writes to congratulate President Roosevelt on the election results, to thank him for letting Coubertin dedicate his latest book (the first copy of which was sent with the letter), and to inform Roosevelt that the will be awarded a “diplome d’honneur” from the IOC as “the greatest living sportsman.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-11
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-10
Coubertin, Pierre de, 1863-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Pierre de Coubertin conducted an experiment by engaging in “six hours of solid sport” to document how this would affect his health. He uses the positive results to argue in favor of “all-around training.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06
Pierre de Coubertin asks President Roosevelt to comment on Coubertin’s theories and systems of physical education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-02
Pierre de Coubertin would like President Roosevelt to preside over the 1904 Olympic Games in Chicago. He also presents some of his books on education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-23
The International Olympic Committee has accepted the bid of Chicago, Illinois, to host the 1904 Summer Olympic Games. Original and English translation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15