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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Michael Schaap

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Michael Schaap

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Michael Schaap about a bill that would require the reading of the Bible in public schools. Roosevelt is against the bill. He believes it is okay for teachers to read a few verses, as long as no offense is caused to anyone, but it should not be compulsory. Roosevelt would like this letter to remain private.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-22

Letter from Charles D. McGuffey to Students of the University of Chattanooga Law Department

Letter from Charles D. McGuffey to Students of the University of Chattanooga Law Department

Charles D. McGuffey encloses a copy of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech about the Bible for each of the students in the University of Chattanooga Law Department, with a section marked in blue. McGuffey quoted a portion of the speech in a recent lecture in which he mentioned the ways that the Bible is interwoven with civic and social life in the country and encouraged students to study the Bible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-05-25