President Roosevelt’s inaugural and the study of Greek.
Subject(s): Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881, Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898, Greek language--Study and teaching (Higher), Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907, Pericles, approximately 495 B.C.-429 B.C., Presidents--Inaugural addresses, Rhodes scholarships, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Thring, Henry Thring, Baron, 1818-1907, Thucydides, Universities and colleges--Entrance examinations, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford
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There has been a movement to relax the requirements for the study of Greek for Rhodes Scholarships, as it proves a stumbling block for many aspirants. However, there are arguments against relaxing these standards. In particular, the study of Greek prepares the student for public life by training him to express his thoughts with brevity and precision. The recent inaugural address of President Roosevelt shows the influence of his study of Greek.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-07
Creator(s)
Parkin, George R. (George Robert), 1846-1922
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
2
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:
President Roosevelt’s inaugural and the study of Greek.. [March 7, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299872. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Parkin, George R. (George Robert), 1846-1922. President Roosevelt’s inaugural and the study of Greek.. [7 Mar. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299872.
APA:
Parkin, George R. (George Robert), 1846-1922., [1905, March 7]. President Roosevelt’s inaugural and the study of Greek..
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299872.
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 5, 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.
