Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wayne MacVeagh
Subject(s): Germany, International relations--Public opinion, Politicians--Public opinion, Politics, Practical, Presidents--Election, Presidents--Nomination, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt is a strong believer in being practical and compromising. However, there can be a time when it is impossible to compromise and still do your duty to your country. Roosevelt views the war as a “great world crisis” and has sought to tell the truth about Germany, pacifism, and President Wilson without regard to the effect on himself. He understands that this course likely makes him unsuitable for any political office. Roosevelt hopes his efforts will help prevent Wilson’s reelection and that the Republican Party will nominate someone he can support.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-01-29
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
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 Wayne MacVeagh. [January 29, 1916]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213368. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wayne MacVeagh. [29 Jan. 1916]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213368.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1916, January 29]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wayne MacVeagh.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213368.
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. March 6, 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.
