Favorite poems of Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Ingalls, John James, 1833-1900, Knox, William, 1789-1825, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Poetry, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Article asserts that President Roosevelt keeps a manuscript copy of John J. Ingalls’s poem, “Opportunity,” in his White House office. The poem is included in the article. Abraham Lincoln memorized his favorite poem, “Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?” by William Knox.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1901-1908
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Page Count
1
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Record Type
Image
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These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Sagamore Hill National Historic Site – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
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Chicago:
Favorite poems of Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. [n.d.]. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o279383. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Favorite poems of Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. [n.d.]. Image.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o279383.
APA:
Unknown., [n.d.]. Favorite poems of Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o279383.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.
APA:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.
