Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Parker
Subject(s): Authors and publishers, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Draft, Military policy, Press and politics
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Theodore Roosevelt is impressed with Major Parker’s article and describes it as an “exhaustive study.” However, the article is too long to be used in the press. Roosevelt is also concerned that the public would not understand the article and that its publication could risk a court-martial. He suggests that the article only be discussed among experts. Roosevelt believes in universal military service and thinks that Parker’s plan could work alongside such a policy.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-12-09
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Parker, John H. (John Henry), 1866-
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 John H. Parker. [December 9, 1915]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213185. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Parker. [9 Dec. 1915]. 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/o213185.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1915, December 9]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Parker. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213185.
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.
