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Theodore Roosevelt hates to see Henry Ford fall into the “trap of pacifism.” Ford has rendered a great service industrially and socially with his automobile factory. Roosevelt implores Ford that his backing would do a great service to the American people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Henry Ford for an invitation to visit his company in Detroit. Roosevelt also compliments Ford on his business success. Before accepting his invitation to visit, Roosevelt wants to make sure Ford understands that the two of them hold vastly different views on pacifism; Roosevelt mentions here that he also opposes the views of “my friend, Miss Addams.” Roosevelt urges Ford to use his influence to support righteousness, through which peace will come, rather than peace that will not bring righteousness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Henry Ford at the urging of several of his acquaintances, such as Thomas Edison, Franklin Pope, and Ben Lindsey. They have told him about several of his ideas and practices regarding industry and workingmen. Roosevelt requests his presence for lunch or dinner the next time he is in the area to discuss many of these ideas. He also requests that another acquaintance of his, Frances Kellor, can be included in this occasion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-30