The “krusaeder”
Subject(s): Crusades, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Pencils, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Spelling reform
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President Roosevelt rides a horse and uses a “made in America” pencil to stab the “dictionary.” Caption: O “Ruseveldt,” sir, whatever “U.S.A.,” We grant you credit for your novel views; But now you tackle spelling, by the way, Just mind your “P’s” and “Q’s.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-27
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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:
The “krusaeder”. [August 27, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301324. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. The “krusaeder”. [27 Aug. 1906]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301324.
APA:
Unknown., [1906, August 27]. The “krusaeder”.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301324.
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. March 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.