Address of President Roosevelt at Springfield, Illinois, June 4, 1903
Subject(s): Character, Citizenship, Citizenship (International law), Democracy, Illinois--Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Springfield), Illinois--Springfield, Illinois--Springfield--Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Inspiration, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Responsibility, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Washington, George, 1732-1799
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President Roosevelt speaks at former President Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, about the lasting impact of Lincoln. He discusses the greatness of our forefathers as an inspiration for the current generation to do great. He discusses the current state of American government and its role internationally, as well as individual citizens’ responsibilities.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-04
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Address of President Roosevelt at Springfield, Illinois, June 4, 1903. [June 4, 1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288703. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Address of President Roosevelt at Springfield, Illinois, June 4, 1903. [4 Jun. 1903]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288703.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1903, June 4]. Address of President Roosevelt at Springfield, Illinois, June 4, 1903.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288703.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
