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Stumm, F. von (Ferdinand), Freiherr, 1843-1925

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ferdinand von Stumm

Theodore Roosevelt tells Ferdinand von Stumm that his point about Mexico is “perfectly fair.” If he had to, Roosevelt would choose blood-and-iron over milk-and-water, and he thinks it bad to arouse fear but worse to arouse contempt. Roosevelt thanks Stumm for his frank letter and hopes that he understands that what Roosevelt has said and written was with the intent toward justice, which is what he strove for as President. Roosevelt treated other countries with courtesy to increase friendship between them and the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ferdinand von Stumm

Theodore Roosevelt does not approve of Germany’s “blood-and-iron policy” but favors it over the Wilson administration’s “milk-and water policy.” Roosevelt does not believe in being neutral in matters of right and wrong. As such, his statements regarding the war have angered his English and German friends. Roosevelt is attempting to act as a good American and is angered by German Americans or Irish Americans who, because of their birth origin, are trying to influence the United States to act counter to its interests in favor of the interests of Germany or Ireland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ferdinand von Stumm

Theodore Roosevelt respects Germany and his statements about the war have primarily focused on the violation of Belgium’s neutrality. He believes the only justification for this act is the theory that there is no “international right and wrong.” If Roosevelt were German, he would be fighting for Germany. However, at the earliest opportunity he would seek to undo the wrongs done to Belgium. The fate of Belgium colors all of Germany’s subsequent statements and actions. Except for the case of Belgium, Roosevelt has not assigned blame to any warring nation. He understands that each country and their people believe that their cause is right. Roosevelt wants to judge each nation by its conduct and hopes for an “era when international wrong-doing shall be actively discouraged by civilized nations.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-02