Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Congress of Constructive Patriotism
Subject(s): Citizenship, Citizenship (International law), Military readiness, National Security League, Patriotism
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The full title includes: “held under the auspices of the National Security League, Washington, D.C., January 26, 1917. Printed letter to S. Stanwood Menken, Esq., Chairman, Committee on Congress of Constructive Patriotism.” The letter commends the work the Congress is doing and discusses Americanism, preparedness, and citizenship.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-01-26
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Congress of Constructive Patriotism
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Page Count
6
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Congress of Constructive Patriotism. [January 26, 1917]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283065. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Congress of Constructive Patriotism. [26 Jan. 1917]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283065.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1917, January 26]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Congress of Constructive Patriotism. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283065.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-birthplace-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-birthplace-national-historic-site.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-birthplace-national-historic-site.
