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Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

After defeat in the presidential election, Theodore Roosevelt defends the roles of George W. Perkins and William Flinn in the campaign and the Progressive Party. He reflects on the upcoming challenges to the Progressive Party, particularly progressive principles being co-opted by the other parties and a lack of party organization. The Progressives were not successful in state and local elections which leaves them very little to build upon and could jeopardize the party’s continuation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Gifford Pinchot for the article and will make good use of it. Representative Lindbergh has informed Roosevelt that Mr. Haynes is publishing a book on the Democratically controlled House of Representatives. Roosevelt wants to try to tie Woodrow Wilson and his platform with the record of the House. He requests that Pinchot meet with Lindbergh and go over the material.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-21