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Jenkins, John James, 1843-1911

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John James Jenkins

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John James Jenkins

President Roosevelt greatly appreciates John James Jenkins’s letter and especially liked that Jenkins understands that presidential power is limited by the Constitution, even during a crisis such as the Anthracite Coal Strike. Roosevelt has been surprised by the large number of people suggesting drastic action be taken against the coal operators or miners.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-07