Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand
Subject(s): Civilians in war, France, International relations, Journalistic ethics, Reed, John, 1887-1920, Robinson, Boardman, 1876-1952, Russia, War correspondents, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt has met with John Reed and believes that Reed is remorseful for firing a rifle on the front lines. Reed simply shot into the night and it is practically impossible that anyone was hit. Ethically, Roosevelt believes that Reed’s actions are pardonable. Practically, Reed cannot now be given permission to visit the French front lines. Roosevelt regrets that nothing else can be done as the writing and drawings of Reed and Boardman Robinson would have been valuable. He was touched by Reed’s description of the French suffering under German rule. At Reed’s request, Roosevelt asks that the full case be placed before the French government for their consideration. He also asks if there would be any French objections against Reed being a war correspondent in Russia.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-03-15
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932
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 J. J. Jusserand. [March 15, 1915]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o212038. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand. [15 Mar. 1915]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. July 31, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o212038.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1915, March 15]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o212038.
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. July 31, 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.
