Speech by Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): American Civil War (1861-1865), Cuba, Jenkins, Micah John, 1857-1912, South Carolina, South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, United States--Confederate States of America, United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st, Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906, Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922
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President Roosevelt addresses the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition by first remarking upon the healing and reunification that has taken place since the Civil War and praising South Carolina. He approves of the exhibition’s effort to involve the West Indies, and feels that they will play a greater role in American policy going forward. The exhibition was made possible by the ongoing industrial development in the nation which Roosevelt praises, even as he also recognizes that it can produce social problems that the nation needs to work together to confront. His administration can help in this goal though the fair and honest administration of laws.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
12
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:
Speech by Theodore Roosevelt. [April 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o272409. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Speech by Theodore Roosevelt. [Apr 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o272409.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1902, April]. Speech by Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o272409.
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 26, 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.
