Presidential Snapshot (#39): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge
Subject(s): Gray, Horace, 1828-1902, Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Jr., 1841-1935, Judges--Selection and appointment, Marshall, John, 1755-1835, Presidents--Correspondence, Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864, United States. Supreme Court
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President Roosevelt explains to Senator Lodge why he is considering Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. of Massachusetts for a seat on the Supreme Court. Roosevelt cites his judicial experience and his willingness to act on behalf of those who are often overlooked in society. Roosevelt also comments on some former justices such as John Marshall and Roger Brooke Taney.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1902-07-10
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Presidential Snapshot (#39): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge. [July 10, 1902]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308822. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Presidential Snapshot (#39): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge. [10 Jul. 1902]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308822.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1902, July 10]. Presidential Snapshot (#39): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308822.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
