Speech

Address of President Roosevelt at Springfield, Illinois, June 4, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks at former President Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, about the lasting impact of Lincoln. He discusses the greatness of our forefathers as an inspiration for the current generation to do great. He discusses the current state of American government and its role internationally, as well as individual citizens’ responsibilities.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-04

Address of President Roosevelt at the dedication of the James Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, June 4, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks at the dedication of James Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. He thanks Millikin for what he has done in establishing the university. Roosevelt then speaks to the students about education and expressing gratitude for education through good citizenship.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-04

Remarks of President Roosevelt at the depot, Decatur, Illinois, June 4, 1903

President Roosevelt addresses the “farmers, business men, wage-workers” of Decatur, Illinois. He thanks the men of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the railroad. He discusses a talk with General Sherman about wanting to have railroad men in the army and his travels through Illinois. Roosevelt then discusses the qualities of soldiers in the Civil War and how those qualities are needed in citizens.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-04

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Danville, Illinois, June 4, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Danville about Joseph Cannon, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He thanks the citizens and the Grand Army of the Republic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-04

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Indianapolis, Indiana, June 4, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Indianapolis and thanks them for their greeting. He discusses his travels and expansionism. Roosevelt also discusses the character of the American people.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-04

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Altoona, Pennsylvania, June 5, 1903

President Roosevelt briefly speaks at Altoona, Pennsylvania. He discusses the unity of Americans.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-05

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 5, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks about his recent trip to citizens at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He comments on the unity of all Americans as he has traveled for more than two months across the country.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-05

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Portland, Maine

Theodore Roosevelt is speaking to the Republicans of Maine to make an appeal to fight against Germany in the Great War. Roosevelt draws on Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to appeal to the people to remain strong and patriotic to their country and in the fight against Germany.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-03-28

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Portland, Maine (press release)

Theodore Roosevelt appeals to the Republicans of Maine to fight against Germany in the Great War. Roosevelt draws from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to appeal to the people to remain strong and patriotic to their country and in the fight against Germany.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-03-28

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Boston, Massachusetts

Theodore Roosevelt is speaking to the people in Boston, Massachusetts, demanding a call to arms against Germany and to fight the enemy in order to protect America’s ideals of freedom and democracy. He also speaks to the people about how they can join the fight from home by buying Liberty Bonds or volunteering for the war effort.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-05-02

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Springfield, Ohio

Theodore Roosevelt speaks at Wittenberg College to sway Americans to become active in the war effort against Germany in whichever way they can, including helping the Red Cross. Roosevelt is trying to unite all Americans under Americanism and patriotism. He mentions that his son, Archie, was hospitalized from war wounds. In the hospital, there was a soldier next to Archie who was hurt even more than him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-05-26

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Saratoga, New York

Theodore Roosevelt demands a call to arms against Germany, to protect America’s ideals of freedom and democracy. He urges support for the war effort from home, including supporting the Republican Party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-07-18

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Springfield, Illinois

Theodore Roosevelt demands a call to arms against Germany, to protect America’s ideals of freedom and democracy. He also argues that the United States should have gone to war much earlier than it had, but now it is important to fully support the war effort and the men fighting overseas. According to Roosevelt, “the foundation of our permanent civilization” rests on the land owning farmer.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-08-26

Colonel Roosevelt’s Labor Day Speech at Newburgh Ship Yards, Newburgh, New York

Colonel Roosevelt’s copy of the press release containing the text of his speech to the workers at the shipyard in Newburgh, New York, while attending the launch of a new warship. Roosevelt encourages the workers, noting that the work they are doing for the war effort is honorable and patriotic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-09-03

Colonel Roosevelt’s Labor Day Speech at Newburgh Ship Yards, Newburgh, New York

Press release containing the text of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech to the workers at the shipyard in Newburgh, New York, while attending the launch of a new warship. Mr. Roosevelt encourages the workers, noting that the work they are doing for the war effort is honorable and patriotic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-09-03

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Lafayette Day Exercises, Aldermanic Chambers, New York City

Theodore Roosevelt speaks about remaining loyal and patriotic in a time of war. It is especially important to stay strong and patriotic during the peace process. Roosevelt mentions the League of Nations and says that he would be glad to support such an organization as long as it was not a substitute for strength.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-09-06

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign, Baltimore, Maryland

Theodore Roosevelt encourages the people of Baltimore to subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan in order to aid the war effort. Roosevelt also advocates for young men to sign up to fight and for everyone to help the war effort in every way they can in order to support American democracy. His speech ends with the idea that universal suffrage can only be justified by universal service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-09-28

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Billings, Montana

Theodore Roosevelt speaks to the people of Billings, Montana, about denying Germany acceptance into the League of Nations. He believes that Germany’s surrender should be absolute. Roosevelt reads off the complaints of the farmer in Montana. Roosevelt also speaks in opposition to the Non-Partisan League and the Industrial Workers of the World.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-10-05

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt under the auspices of the Liederkrans Associates Committee of the Fourth Liberty Loan, delivered at Liederkrans Hall, New York

Theodore Roosevelt addresses the members of the Liederkranz Club in New York about the importance of buying Liberty Bonds and supporting the U.S. in the war against Germany.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-10-15

Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Carnegie Hall

Theodore Roosevelt speaks about the blunders of the Democratic Party in the war against Germany and how he has aligned himself with a Republican Congress that is pro-war. He also mentions how the Republicans are for peace after victory and unconditional surrender whereas the Democrats are not.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918