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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931

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Progressive covenant with the people

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

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931

Social and industrial justice

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

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931

The farmer and the businessman

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

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931