The children of the crucible
Subject(s): Allegiance, Foreign language publications--Censorship, German Americans, Pacifism, Patriotism--Societies, etc., Treason, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt argues that Americans must renounce their allegiance to the “lands from which they or their forefathers came,” especially German Americans. He wants a prohibition against German language publications and views pacifists as traitors. Loyal Americans will serve against Germany and Roosevelt suggests that they serve in an organization such as The Vigilantes, who are conducting a pro-America campaign.
Collection
Creation Date
1917
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
12
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:
The children of the crucible. [1917]. Harvard College Library.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286989. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. The children of the crucible. [1917]. Multi-image.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286989.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1917]. The children of the crucible.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286989.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Harvard College Library. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
APA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
