Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox

Subject(s): Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he was impressed by Frank Knox’s article. Roosevelt agrees that there is a growing sentiment for the changes that he himself has been advocating for, but points out that some will still stand against him. He advocates encouraging the growth of this sentiment, instead of fighting openly against those who are against him. Roosevelt also comments on the support of German-Americans and criticizes President Wilson’s actions and character.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-12-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Knox, Frank, 1874-1944

Publication Date

2011-11-10

Language

English

Period

Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)

Original Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Repository

Harvard College Library

Page Count

3

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Letter

Rights

Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox. [December 21, 1915?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o280271. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox. [21 Dec. 1915?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 30, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o280271.

APA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1915, December 21?]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o280271.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 30, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.

APA:

Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.