Letter from Edwards G. Halle to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Cornerstone laying, German Americans, Germania Männerchor (Chicago, Ill.), Illinois--Chicago, Scheduling, Speeches, addresses, etc., William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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Edward G. Halle reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his visit to Chicago on February 22nd, where they spoke about how German-Americans of Chicago would appreciate having Roosevelt address them. Halle refers to German-Americans as those extracted from Germany and who have been Roosevelt’s loyal friends. Halle invites Roosevelt to address them on the 27th of January of the following year on the Germania Maennerchor on the celebration of the Emperor’s birthday as this would leave a lasting impact on 15 million people in the United States. The Emperor of Germany is Roosevelt’s friend and speaking on his birthday would cement a lasting friendship among the peoples of both countries. The Germans of Chicago are building a hospital, if Roosevelt consents to an address the laying of the cornerstone will be deferred until that date to give an opportunity to the masses to see him. Halle would appreciate it if Roosevelt would consider the pleasure of addressing the 600,000 Americans of German extraction living in Chicago as it would be a historical moment in their lives.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-19
Creator(s)
Halle, Edward G. (Edward Gustave), 1844-1918
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
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:
Letter from Edwards G. Halle to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 19, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71432. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Halle, Edward G. (Edward Gustave), 1844-1918. Letter from Edwards G. Halle to Theodore Roosevelt. [19 Oct. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71432.
APA:
Halle, Edward G. (Edward Gustave), 1844-1918., [1911, October 19]. Letter from Edwards G. Halle to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71432.
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. February 6, 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.
