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Letter from William L. French to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William L. French to Theodore Roosevelt

William L. French tells Theodore Roosevelt about the entertainment he and his committee plan to provide the enlisted men from the vessels of the Atlantic Fleet making port in New York City over the holidays. A program of singers, vaudeville, reception by the mayor or prominent citizens, and refreshments will be provided to an estimated 8,000 enlisted men over 2 nights. French asks Roosevelt to contribute.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

French, William L.

The River of Doubt

The River of Doubt

For this film, the Roosevelt Memorial Association compiled footage from Theodore Roosevelt’s 1913-1914 trip to South America during which he combined a series of lectures with an expedition in the Amazon Valley of Brazil to collect zoological specimens. The Roosevelt group was combined with a group of Brazilian scientists under the leadership of Colonel Rondon to explore the course of the uncharted Rio da Dúvida, the River of Doubt. In 1926, G. M. Dyott, an English explorer, was asked by the Roosevelt Memorial Association to retrace Roosevelt’s voyage down the River of Doubt and to film his trip in order to supplement the footage from the 1914 trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1928

Creator(s)

Roosevelt Film Library

The Windjammer Abroad

The Windjammer Abroad

Article discusses an individual who accused Theodore Roosevelt of demanding and accepting a $3,000 speaking fee to address the local historical society in Rio de Janiero. The author of the article asserts that “Colonel Roosevelt may have his faults, but he has never been charged with exploiting himself for money, and can always be safely counted upon to know exactly what is due and proper in the exchange of international courtesies.”

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1914-04-11

Creator(s)

unknown

In Rio de Janiero

In Rio de Janiero

Article written for The Outlook magazine, the fourth in a series of articles written by Theodore Roosevelt about his travels in South America. In this article he discusses Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Pictures of famous sites are included. 

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1914-01-24

Rio de Janiero

Rio de Janiero

Article written for The Outlook magazine, the third in a series of articles written by Theodore Roosevelt about his travels in South America. In this article he discusses Rio de Janiero, Brazil. 

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-12-20

Editorial from the Jornal do Brasil

Editorial from the Jornal do Brasil

Translated from the Jornal do Brasil, this editorial summarizes and analyzes the recent Third Pan-American Congress. Few tangible results were achieved due to American delegates with their “primitive scope,” and the Mexican delegates whom provided weak proposals. The delegates from Brazil recommended unity under the guidance of the United States. They argue that people of different races, beliefs, and customs tend to encourage financially-separatist policies, but this policy is dangerous to Brazil’s economy and, therefore, a policy of “reciprocity” should be encouraged. Quoting Dr. Gonzalo Ramirez, delegate from Uruguay, they write that the United States is the most fervent proponent of unity for the good of the Americas. Because of that, this Congress confirmed that Mexico and Brazil will follow under the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-30

Creator(s)

Jornal do Brasil

Letter from Lloyd Carpenter Griscom to Elihu Root

Letter from Lloyd Carpenter Griscom to Elihu Root

Ambassador Griscom informs Secretary of State Root that Root’s visit was “of great material benefit to the political and commercial interests” that the United States has in Brazil and elsewhere in South America. For instance, a bill has been introduced to give preferential treatment to the United States with regard to tariffs, under which American goods would benefit from a 30-40% advantage over those of Germany, Italy, and France. Additionally, some state officials are pushing their employees to learn English and encouraging Brazilian students to seek American educational opportunities rather than those of Europe. To continue the positive feelings in Brazil, Griscom encourages a reciprocal tariff reduction for Brazil, a parcel-post convention between the two nations, improved speed to ship freight there, and better steamship communications.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-31

Creator(s)

Griscom, Lloyd Carpenter, 1872-1959

Letter from Robert DeCourcy Ward to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Robert DeCourcy Ward to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert DeCourcy Ward alerts President Roosevelt to Ambassador Edward Charles O’Brien’s behavior on a recent voyage from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Ward writes that O’Brien was often under the influence of alcohol, and his behavior in response to the local quarantine protocols and towards a female passenger were extremely insulting. O’Brien asked passengers to sign a document attesting to his good character, but if it were true, Ward does not feel he would need a written document stating the fact. He does not think O’Brien is fit for his position, and felt Roosevelt would want to know the truth of the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-13

Creator(s)

Ward, Robert DeCourcy, 1867-1931

Memorandum concerning the Brazilian dreadnoughts now building in England

Memorandum concerning the Brazilian dreadnoughts now building in England

Commander Sims supplements a memorandum he had submitted several months ago with a recent letter from Lieutenant-Commander Simon P. Fullinwider. Fullinwider writes that he has not found much definite information about the Brazilian Dreadnoughts. While there are plans for dock construction and for the expansion of the Brazilian Navy with these ships, Fullinwider suggests that these plans coming to pass is somewhat dubious.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-15

Creator(s)

Sims, William Sowden, 1858-1936