Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry F. Cochems
Subject(s): Allegiance, Business etiquette, Discrimination, Immigrants--Ethnic identity, International relations, International relations--Moral and ethical aspects, Letters, Whitlock, Brand, 1869-1934
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Theodore Roosevelt does not usually write introduction letters for people he does not know but is willing to break this rule for Henry F. Cochems. He can write a letter for Mr. Richards to present to Brand Whitlock. In a postscript, Roosevelt summarizes his view that American citizens should only be Americans and nothing else. Citizens should not be discriminated against because of their birthplace or ancestors. Similarly, foreign policy should be conducted on the basis of American interests, and foreign nations should be judged on their conduct.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1914-12-31
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Cochems, Henry F. (Henry Frederick), 1875-
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry F. Cochems. [December 31, 1914]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211241. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry F. Cochems. [31 Dec. 1914]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211241.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1914, December 31]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry F. Cochems. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211241.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
