Confidential memorandum by the Headquarters Philippines Division
Subject(s): Diplomacy, Economic development, Japan, United States, Wars
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The memorandum contends that Japan will not go to war with the United States because they need an ally that can help develop their economy. Japan is prepared to go to war but lacks the economy to do so.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-05-23
Creator(s)
Headquarters Philippines Division
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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:
Confidential memorandum by the Headquarters Philippines Division. [May 23, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o56148. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Headquarters Philippines Division. Confidential memorandum by the Headquarters Philippines Division. [23 May. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o56148.
APA:
Headquarters Philippines Division., [1907, May 23]. Confidential memorandum by the Headquarters Philippines Division.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o56148.
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. January 30, 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.
