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Louis Starr encloses a copy of an article he believes will interest Theodore Roosevelt. He also expresses admiration for Roosevelt’s achievements, especially those pertaining to the improvements of laws and the courts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-17
Louis Starr greatly appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s article, “Race Decadence,” feeling that no social question is as vital and fundamental. He thinks that race decadence is related to women’s entry into the workforce, which prevents them from acting as wives and mothers while also straining men’s employment and, thus, ability to support families. Starr proposes that it be a legislated eligibility requirement that a man be married with four children to hold a federal office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-11
Louis Starr sends Theodore Roosevelt a unique edition of a book about “national corruption and the follies of wealth” and mentions a “wise prophet.” He believes Roosevelt is America’s inspired prophet meant to lead the country through the struggle of privilege and class legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-20