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Wendell, Barrett, 1855-1921

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Letter from Barrett Wendell to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Barrett Wendell to Theodore Roosevelt

Barrett Wendell has received President Roosevelt’s two letters in Geneva, where Wendell is spending a few days between his lecture in Paris and those in the provinces of France. Wendell appreciates Roosevelt’s approval of his article. Wendell also wants Roosevelt to know how much he admires him and how Roosevelt’s career has strengthened the ideals of the United States. It is those ideals that Wendell has been trying to “set forth” in France. Wendell says the countries abroad believe the United States to be a new, materialistic country, and he hopes to show why that is not true. Wendell will not be home again until the new term starts at Harvard in the fall.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-15

Creator(s)

Wendell, Barrett, 1855-1921

President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt

In a draft of an article which appeared in French in the journal Revue Politique et Parlementaire, Barrett Wendell describes President Roosevelt’s character and life story in terms of the American ideal. While born into wealth and position, Roosevelt worked strenuously for the good of the country. His election to the presidency shows that American democracy is not tyrannical, and recognizes excellence wherever it is found.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-25

Creator(s)

Wendell, Barrett, 1855-1921