In the lion’s den
Subject(s): California, Colombia, Cuba, Diplomatic etiquette, Independence movements, International relations, Panama, Plant conservation, Political ethics, Recognition (International law), Redwoods, Revolution (Panama : 1903), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Treaties--Moral and ethical aspects
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Charles Fletcher Lummis praises President Roosevelt for maintaining the Cuban treaty and protecting giant redwoods. However, he believes that the United States was wrong in its rapid recognition of the Republic of Panama.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-12
Creator(s)
Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
6
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:
In the lion’s den. [December 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o225962. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928. In the lion’s den. [Dec 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o225962.
APA:
Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928., [1912, December]. In the lion’s den.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o225962.
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 13, 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.
