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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s work in Argentina. Roosevelt gives his impressions on President Wilson’s handling of the war, as well as an update about other family members.
1915-02-17
Minister to Argentina Beaupre conveys to Secretary of State Root the sincere appreciation that Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis María Drago wishes to express to President Roosevelt for having recognized him and his contributions to the Drago Doctrine in a recent message to Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-31
Secretary of State Elihu Root is trying to avoid having President Roosevelt visit the Argentinian ship, as he thinks that it may set a precedent and that other nations would send their ships expecting to be visited by the president. Root will try to solve the problem by visiting the ship himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906
Harold Bolce uses government statistics to show that the United States is not succeeding in foreign markets, contrary to popular belief. The United States’ “portentous defeat commercially in South America, Oceania and Asia” is detailed. Bolce argues that the U.S. has not managed to dominate markets on the Atlantic side of South America; therefore, he does not agree that the Panama Canal will guarantee trade success in Pacific markets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-09
Lieutenant Governor Guild of Massachusetts delivers a speech at an event commemorating President Ulysses S. Grant in Des Moines, Iowa. Guild reminds Iowans of their special connection to Grant, as Iowa regiments were key in his first great victory of the American Civil War, the Battle of Fort Donelson. Guild points out how Grant’s administration saw the beginnings of a lot of contemporary issues, like the fight between the gold and silver standard, the corruption of machine politics, and the ills of the spoils system. Guild does, however, defend Grant against his harshest critics, stating that Grant did punish many of the instigators of scandals like Credit Mobilier and the Whiskey ring, and that Grant’s idea to annex the Dominican Republic seems less extreme in light of recent South American upheavals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04-27
Theodore Roosevelt has received Kermit Roosevelt’s letter about visiting Sao Paolo, Brazil, and everyone was interested in reading about Kermit and Belle Roosevelt setting up their new home. The book about the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition has been sent to all members of the expedition through the Brazilian ambassador. Roosevelt describes the “delightful Xmas” at Sagamore Hill with all of his children, except Kermit, and three grandchildren. He reflects on the war and views Germany as “clearly ahead” and Austria growing stronger. Roosevelt admires German efficiency, which is greater than the efficiency of the Allies, and the Allies are infinitely more efficient than the United States. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan are the “worst creatures” to lead the nation in foreign affairs. Roosevelt believes the United States should have countered the “unscrupulous” behavior of Germany and intervened on behalf of Belgium. He has signed a three year contract with Metropolitan Magazine to publish his social and political views.
1914-12-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit on his animosity towards Englishmen who will not fight in the war but will go watch football games. He says he has been writing about the war and strongly disapproves of President Wilson’s administration of foreign affairs. Roosevelt gives updates on Archie at Harvard, Quentin at Groton, and Ethel and her husband returning from a trip. Roosevelt hopes Belle is doing better in the heat and is enjoying his duty to be lazy and enjoy himself.
1914-12-02
Harold Bolce sends a report he has written on the trade of the United States with Oceania, Asia, and South America. Bolce argues that Pacific region markets are miniscule compared to the possibilities in Argentina and Brazil.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-09
As part of his series on South America for The Outlook, Theodore Roosevelt inspects the military and discusses sports in Argentina.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1914-04-04
Emilio Frers, President of the Argentine Social Museum, sends thanks from Museo Nacional Argentino and best wishes.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-12-07
Speech welcoming Theodore Roosevelt to Argentina, praising Roosevelt and former Secretary of State and War Elihu Root. Speech also welcomes Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt who was traveling with her husband at the time.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11
An American teacher in Argentina praises Theodore Roosevelt and thanks him for visiting Argentina.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11
W. M. Hays purposes that Theodore Roosevelt meet with Argentine minister of Agriculture to see and discuss agriculture and livestock. Will visit Tucumen, requests Roosevelt’s impressions. Letterhead from Phoenix Hotel, Buenos Aires.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-06
The Association Boy Scouts Argentinos requests meeting to present Theodore Roosevelt with a gold medal, as a “fraternal message” to scouts in America.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-06
Charles C. Moore thanks Theodore Roosevelt for “patriotic interest in (San Francisco) exposition.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-07
Angel Gallardo, the president of “Comite Argentino de la Exposicion Universal de San Francisco de California-1915,” thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his expressions of good will towards Argentina and assures that representation at San Francisco exposition will be complete and brilliant. English translation is enclosed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-08
Schedule of departures and arrivals as pertains to the visit to Rosario, Tucuman, Cordoba, Rio Cuarto by Theodore Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-15 to 1912-11-19
Schedule of departures and arrivals with the Ferro Carril de Buenos Aires al Pacifico
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-19 to 1913-11-21
A newspaper article with no title or source, regarding Theodore Roosevelt in Argentina.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-10
Record of a conversation between Theodore Roosevelt and Walker Martinez at Santiago, Chile. Roosevelt had hoped to treat Chile, Brazil, and Argentina the same way, but found he could not do it. He described a row over a comment he made about Argentina and Brazil, which was inaccurately published by the Argentinian government.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11-26