Why they prefer Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Byrne, John, 1842-1905, Catholics--Political activity, Hoar, George Frisbie, 1826-1904, McCall, John A. (John Augustine), 1849-1906, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Parker, Alton B. (Alton Brooks), 1852-1926, Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920, Political parties, Press and politics, Roche, James Jeffrey, 1847-1908, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Ryan, P. J. (Patrick John), 1831-1911, Vest, George Graham, 1830-1904
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Prominent Catholics who claim to be Democrats support President Roosevelt because of his commitment to the separation of church and state, and stated desire to nominate men to office based on their merits, rather than their religion.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-30
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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:
Why they prefer Roosevelt. [August 30, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299260. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Why they prefer Roosevelt. [30 Aug. 1904]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299260.
APA:
Unknown., [1904, August 30]. Why they prefer Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299260.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
