Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William C. Reick
Subject(s): Belgium, Bernhardi, Friedrich von, 1849-1930, England, France, Friendship--Correspondence, Germany, Military readiness, Preparedness, World politics--Public opinion, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt comments on the “simplicity” of Freidrich von Bernhardi’s argument that Germany was justified in invading Belgium, because France, Belgium, and England were convinced Germany would violate Belgium’s rights and that the other countries would need to defend her. Roosevelt notes that this is the opinion of many Germans and German Americans.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-03-13
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Reick, William C. (William Charles), 1864-1924
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 William C. Reick. [March 13, 1915]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o212023. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William C. Reick. [13 Mar. 1915]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o212023.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1915, March 13]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William C. Reick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o212023.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
