Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. P. O’Mahony
Subject(s): Allegiance, Belgium, Books and reading, Germany, Great Britain, International relations--Moral and ethical aspects, Ireland, Mexico, Minorities--Ethnic identity, War--Moral and ethical aspects, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt denies advocating for war over the invasion of Belgium and argues that war with Mexico, due to the murder of American citizens, has a greater demand for action. Roosevelt sympathizes with the Irish, but there are other people in similar situations, such as the Danes of North Schleswig and French of Lorraine. He sees no reason why the Irish situation requires American action, but North Schleswig and Lorraine do not. Roosevelt believes it is foolish to believe that the United States is under British influence. He directs J. P. O’Mahony to his recent book, Fear God and Take Your Own Part, for further discussion of his views.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-06-04
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
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:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. P. O’Mahony. [June 4, 1916]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290540. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. P. O’Mahony. [4 Jun. 1916]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290540.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1916, June 4]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. P. O’Mahony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290540.
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. February 26, 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.
