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John Campbell Greenway sends his deepest sympathies to Ethel Roosevelt. Referring to the recent assassination attempt, Greenway states that Theodore Roosevelt’s conduct was splendid.
1912-10-15
Theodore Roosevelt stands, one arm aloft, holding his speech with a bullet hole through it in one hand, while holding a bloody handkerchief to his breast in the other.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-10-16
Theodore Roosevelt is “as well as possible” after being shot during an assassination attempt. He appreciates the telegram.
1912-10-18
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with William Jennings Bryan that an assassin should not turn the campaign away from a discussion of the “principles that are involved.” He wants the discussion to continue as if he had not been shot. Roosevelt wants voters to consider what the Progressive Party proposes to do, as their principled fight would continue even if Roosevelt is killed. The contest is not about one man but “is a contest concerning principles.”
1912-10
Front page of the New York Herald describing the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt by John Schrank.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-10-15
Charles E. Gannon is concerned about national figures traveling safely in buggies, mainly in relation to recent assassination attempts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-18