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Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him for his duty in battle. He questions whether they will see a German offensive. Roosevelt says he continues to say unpopular truths and many call him a scold but he will not stop until the war is won. He closes by saying he is going to write Belle.
1918-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt states he is preaching “decent Americanism.” Roosevelt does not care whether the public likes him personally, as his only goal is to persuade the public to agree with his principles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-19
Assistant Secretary of State Wilson sends three memoranda to Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon. In the first, Wilson gives a brief curriculum vitae of Japanese diplomat Admiral Gonnohyōe Yamamoto, indicating he is considered an “elder statesman” in Japan and likely to be the next prime minister. In the second memorandum, Wilson describes Japanese public opinion and press coverage of the immigration situation in the United States, particularly in San Francisco. The third memorandum describes complaints sent by the Chambers of Commerce of Japan to the “principal” Chambers of Commerce of the United States regarding the treatment of Japanese immigrants.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-06
William Dean Howells writes to congratulate President Roosevelt on the stand he has taken in favor of the spelling suggested by the reformers. Howells thinks the proposed reforms are a step in the right direction. While they cannot come to a magical maturity in a year, Howells believes Roosevelt has “dropped seeds in the public mind.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-26
Francis B. Loomis writes to President Roosevelt regarding public opinion of the President and the investigation surrounding Loomis and Mr. Bowen. Loomis mentions a quote from Judge Calhoun and suggests incorporating such a short statement in Calhoun’s formal report to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-26
Theodore Roosevelt responds to the letter and clipping sent by Henry A. Wise Wood referencing a scheme of which Roosevelt, up until this point, had not heard about or seen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Jay Chapman to thank him for the memorial book Chapman’s son made. He wishes the government was making the country do better than was the case.
1917-06-06