Telegram from William II to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bronzes, Diplomatic gifts, Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786, Germany, Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929, International relations, Statues
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In honor of the cordial welcome given to his brother, Prince Heinrich, by the citizens of the United States, and the long history of friendship between the two nations, Emperor William II wishes to present a bronze statue of King Frederick II to be placed at a site in Washington, D.C.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-14
Creator(s)
William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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:
Telegram from William II to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 14, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37972. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941. Telegram from William II to Theodore Roosevelt. [14 May. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37972.
APA:
William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941., [1902, May 14]. Telegram from William II to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o37972.
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 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.
