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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Noll

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Noll

Theodore Roosevelt directs Andrew Noll to his recently published articles which answer many of Noll’s questions. Noll’s contention that Germany found evidence of Belgian plans to violate neutrality is false and all evidence shows that Belgium would have, if necessary, put up a defense against France, Great Britain, or Germany. Roosevelt believes he has given Germany a “square deal” and that Germany must do the same to Belgium, a neighboring country that is suffering under German “subjugation and destruction.” Roosevelt states that American citizens need to “act purely as American citizens,” treat other countries according to their conduct, and put their country in a position to defend itself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Noll

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Noll

Theodore Roosevelt defends himself against accusations that he is slandering Germany and supporting England. Roosevelt seeks to treat all Americans alike, regardless of their nationality. Roosevelt has not slandered Germany but stated that the violation of Belgium’s neutrality was a “dreadful wrong.” He regrets losing Andrew Noll’s support but believes that nations should be judged by the same standard of conduct. Roosevelt receives many letters imploring him to support a certain country based on the letter writer’s nationality. However, he believes that foreign and domestic affairs should only be viewed from “the standpoint of simple American citizenship.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919