“Teddy” clears slate says B. M. Blackburn
Subject(s): Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Benjamin M. Blackburn writes an editorial for The Constitution thanking President Roosevelt for his order to place the name of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, back onto the Cabin John Bridge. Blackburn praises Roosevelt’s act as chivalrous and just, deserving the appreciation of “every Confederate camp, the acclaim of every Southern woman and the plaudits of all the children of the South.” Blackburn admits being a one of Roosevelt’s biggest critics, refusing to attend his visit to Atlanta three years prior, but now praises him as a great man who, with this act, as withdrawn all criticisms and “offensive works” he said of Davis in the past.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-27
Creator(s)
Blackburn, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Milner), 1857-1950
Publication Date
2022-08-11
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
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:
“Teddy” clears slate says B. M. Blackburn. [February 27, 1907?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o55579. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Blackburn, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Milner), 1857-1950. “Teddy” clears slate says B. M. Blackburn. [27 Feb. 1907?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o55579.
APA:
Blackburn, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Milner), 1857-1950.: , [1907, February 27?]. “Teddy” clears slate says B. M. Blackburn. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o55579.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
