Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Kuhn
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the invitation but will be unable to make a speech at Dubuque German College. Roosevelt disagrees that the proper American policy towards the war is neutrality. He cannot be neutral towards Belgium and Germany after Belgium has been “dreadfully wronged.” Many aspects of the war are debatable but Roosevelt will not be neutral between right and wrong. He denies supporting any foreign country and is pledged only to the United States.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-05-22