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Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harold L. Ickes

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harold L. Ickes

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Harold L. Ickes about using the posts he suggested to create the extra officers the military will soon require. Roosevelt does not want to become involved in advocating for the details, however, as he wants to focus on what he considers to be the main issue–encouraging American preparedness and national solidarity while monitoring developments in Europe, the Pacific, and Mexico. Roosevelt does not believe in a large standing army, but he does support a large navy and universal military training. Roosevelt admits he is “ashamed of America” because of its current stance in regards to World War I.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harold L. Ickes

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harold L. Ickes

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Harold L. Ickes that he should not declare that he will not be a candidate at this time. Roosevelt is glad that Ickes liked his speech on “Hyphenated Americanism” and appreciates the Knights of Columbus’ support. Roosevelt would like to see Ickes and Donald R. Richberg to talk over the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919