Address of President Roosevelt at the laying of the cornerstone of the new law building, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1903
Subject(s): American Civil War (1861-1865), Character, Common sense, Courage, Education, Harper, William Rainey, 1856-1906, Honesty, Judson, Harry Pratt, 1849-1927, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, University of Chicago, Virtue
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President Roosevelt emphasizes points made by Harry Pratt Judson (earlier that day) on the foundation for greatness and the importance of universities. He also speaks about “the aim of the production of citizenship” and morality. Roosevelt also remarks on the win of 1876, the Civil War, Lincoln, and ordinary men.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-04-02
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 the laying of the cornerstone of the new law building, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1903. [April 2, 1903]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o289666. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Address of President Roosevelt at the laying of the cornerstone of the new law building, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1903. [2 Apr. 1903]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o289666.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1903, April 2]. Address of President Roosevelt at the laying of the cornerstone of the new law building, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1903. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o289666.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
