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Theodore Roosevelt stresses to Richard M. Hurd of the American Defense Society that in light of the end of the First World War, there is a continued need to “fight for Americanism.” Roosevelt supports the acceptance and equality of immigrants that become “nothing but an American.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1919-01-03
Theodore Roosevelt shares the sentiments of the executive committee of the American Defense Society regarding Attorney General Gregory. Roosevelt believes that the situation is becoming “intolerable” and President Wilson’s administration is punishing “men who serve America by fearlessly telling the truth.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-12
Theodore Roosevelt will call a meeting of the Advisory Board, as Truman Handy Newberry suggested. Roosevelt and his wife enjoyed seeing the bridal couple on the Pacific Slope last year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes to F. F. Grant. Roosevelt declines an invitation from Grant to join Grant’s organization working on preparedness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes Marshall Hapgood that the American Defense Society can do good work in the fight for preparedness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt tells Charles Larisch that Larisch cannot expect the American Defense Society – for which Roosevelt was honorary president – to back down from a project Larisch had hoped for, as the ADS magazine has financial backing and Larisch does not.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt instructs Truman Handy Newberry to stay on that board. Roosevelt has been assured by a conversation with his cousin Philip Roosevelt, and he has arranged a meeting of the Advisory Board and of the Trustees. Roosevelt concludes that the National Defense Society is doing admirable work, but the National Security League, which has pro-Wilson members, is causing them trouble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-21
Theodore Roosevelt gratefully accepts the invitation of the American Defense Society, to speak at an upcoming luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel. He also expresses his admiration for the Society’s goals as well as for their publication, American Defense. As a member of the Advisory Board, he looks forward to the meeting and to their agreement and discussion on important matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-27
In a private letter, Theodore Roosevelt tells David Jayne Hill that the American Defense Society is doing active work, that his cousin Philip Roosevelt is editing the paper to represent the American Defense Society, and that he has heard only favorable things about the National Security League though it is not as active as the American Defense Society.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-27
William T. Hornaday writes to Richard M. Hurd to request assistance in persuading the government to reprint Hornaday’s “Searchlight on Germany” pamphlet and distribute to troops in France and at home in the U.S.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-01-07
William T. Hornaday is disturbed by events at home and abroad. The American Defense Society is fighting against pacifism and working hard to prevent “disloyal meetings” from taking place in New York. Hornaday is alarmed by a bill drawn up Congressman Sulzer and the Department of Agriculture, and supported by Charles Sheldon and Edward William Nelson, allowing the sale of Alaskan big game all year round.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-02
William T. Hornaday writes that the situation with Attorney General Gregory is “intolerable” and deserving of a congressional investigation. He also encourages Theodore Roosevelt to chastise Edward William Nelson and Charles Sheldon about the proposed sale of big game in Alaska. Hornaday believes that Roosevelt’s ear will recover, as his own did in 1906.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-08
Sepia-tone print of Theodore Roosevelt portrait with “Keep Up the Fight for Americanism” printed below. Also includes quote from Roosevelt read on January 5, 1919. Print was “Distributed by the Women’s National Committee of the American Defense Society … Proceeds for the Roosevelt Memorial Fund …[of the ADS].”
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1919