Speech to the Progressive National Committee
Subject(s): Americans--Politics and government, Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948, Presidents--Nomination, Progressive Party (1912), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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In lieu of answering the thousands of letters he has received on the topic, Theodore Roosevelt addresses why he declines the nomination for President by the Progressive Party in this statement. He begins by complimenting the work of the Progressive Party from 1912 on but says the Progressive National Organization no longer offers “the means whereby we can make these convictions effective in our national life.” He feels common action should be sought out under the umbrella of the Republican Party to defeat President Woodrow Wilson.
Collection
Creation Date
1916
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Progressive National Committee
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
13
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
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:
Speech to the Progressive National Committee. [December 4, 2025]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283364. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Speech to the Progressive National Committee. [4 Dec. 2025]. 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/o283364.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [2025, December 4]. Speech to the Progressive National Committee. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283364.
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. December 4, 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.
