Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Creation Date

1904-06-03

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Letter from H. D. Fruit to Theodore Roosevelt

H. D. Fruit, after reading President Roosevelt’s comparison of Woodrow Wilson and James Buchanan, is forwarding a letter written by Buchanan to his friend after leaving office. Fruit wishes to congratulate Roosevelt and the United States, “knowing that the time has been out of joint and that one is born to set it right.” Fruit closes with a poetry verse by James Russell Lowell.

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Fruit, H. D. (Henry Dyer), 1855-1941

Creation Date

1916-07-03

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Letter from John Carter Rose to Theodore Roosevelt

John Carter Rose was interested in a statement that President Roosevelt said to him recently, that he was “successful in a larger portion of what [he] set out to do than any of [his] predecessors.” Rose considers all the previous presidents, and ultimately draws the comparison down to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington, Rose writes, made the nation, Lincoln preserved it, and Roosevelt has caused it to adapt to twentieth century conditions. He praises the various policies that Roosevelt has instituted during his term in office.

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Rose, John Carter, 1861-1927

Creation Date

1908-12-14

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Letter from Asa M. Steele to Theodore Roosevelt

Asa M. Steele reports that Wall Street forces hostile to President Roosevelt are planning to precipitate a panic. He urges Roosevelt to consider running for president, because the current Republican contenders do not have his popularity or support from the people.

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Steele, Asa M. (Asa Manchester)

Creation Date

1908-04-14

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Letter from French Ensor Chadwick to Theodore Roosevelt

French Ensor Chadwick shares with President Roosevelt some perspective that he has gained from his research on the Civil War. In studying the election of 1860, Chadwick noticed a detrimental effect from James Buchanan’s decision to tide over affairs until Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration. In effect, four months to a year of the new Congress’s term was lost, which served to “nullify the principle of representative government.” Chadwick finds this a compelling argument for moving the government changeover up to December.

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Chadwick, French Ensor, 1844-1919

Creation Date

1906-01-28

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Excerpt from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper

Portrait and description of Hon. James I. Roosevelt, United States District Attorney.

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Creation Date

1860-01-28

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The doctrine of expatriation

In this magazine article, John Bassett Moore discusses the concept of expatriation. In the early days of the American republic, the government inherited the idea of “indefeasible allegiance” from English common law, which was maintained for some time. The first Secretary of State to announce the doctrine of expatriation was James Buchanan, who believed it was the duty of America to protect naturalized and native citizens exactly the same. This opinion was not adopted by subsequent secretaries of state until Buchanan was president, and did not become law in the United States until July 1868. Since 1872, the United States has tried to secure naturalization treaties with all countries. Moore concludes his article discussing an incorrect impression about expatriation. Some people believe a declaration of intention to become an American citizen brings about the same protection as a citizen, which Moore firmly states is “altogether erroneous.”

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Moore, John Bassett, 1860-1947

Creation Date

1904-12

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Our presidents

Souvenir postcard from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition with the phrase “Our Presidents” featuring images of the first twenty-five presidents.

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Creation Date

1907

Creator(s)

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Presidents on parade

Sheet music for “Presidents on Parade,” a patriotic song with lyrics that mention all presidents from George Washington to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1933

Creator(s)

Fisher, Fred, 1875-1942; Unger, Stella

Presidents of the United States presidential campaign fan

Hand-held fan with printed music for the presidential campaign of 1908. The front of the fan illustrates all presidents from George Washington through Theodore Roosevelt. Oval photographs at top feature William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan under the caption “Who’s Next.” The reverse side features a short notation of “The Star Spangled Banner,” arranged by George Braveson, with four verses. The lyrics for the rest of the verses are printed below the notation. The bottom of the fan has two advertisements. The first is an advertisement for Hill & Goodrich, “dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats of every kind.” The second is for “Fish and Oysters in Season. Cash paid for Hides and Skins, Portland St., Morrisville, VT.”

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Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1908

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Our 25 presidents

This color postcard features illustrated portraits and the dates in office of all twenty-five United States presidents through Theodore Roosevelt. George Washington is featured prominently in the center of the postcard.

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Creation Date

1901-1909

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The Americans choice, 1850-1904

This postcard includes portraits of American presidents who served from 1850 until 1904. The card is light green with a darker green trim and published by Moller, Kokeritz, and Company.

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Creation Date

1906

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Our 25 presidents

This postcard features black and white illustrated portraits and the dates in office of all twenty-five United States presidents through Theodore Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1901-1909

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Our 25 presidents

This postcard features black and white illustrated portraits and the dates in office of all twenty-five United States presidents through Theodore Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1901-1909

Creator(s)

Our 25 presidents

This black and white postcard features illustrated portraits and the dates in office of all twenty-five United States presidents through Theodore Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1901-1909

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Marshall Stimson

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Marshall Stimson’s thoughts on military training. Roosevelt has also been careful to never do President Wilson an injustice when he speaks of him, but believes the criticism must be made.

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Creation Date

1916-05-10

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Speech of Colonel Roosevelt at Carnegie Hall

Theodore Roosevelt speaks about the blunders of the Democratic Party in the war against Germany and how he has aligned himself with a Republican Congress that is pro-war. He also mentions how the Republicans are for peace after victory and unconditional surrender whereas the Democrats are not.

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Creation Date

1918

Creator(s)

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

A democratic indignation meeting

The ghost of Thomas Jefferson speaks to a gathering of the ghosts of John Tyler, Lewis Cass, James K. Polk, Stephen A. Douglas, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Jackson, William L. Marcy, Samuel J. Tilden, James Buchanan, Martin Van Buren, and John C. Calhoun. Jackson’s right hand rests on a paper that states “Call for Indignation Meeting to Protest Against.” Caption: Shade of Jefferson–And so, gentlemen, in view of the unpatriotic behavior of those professed Democrats in Congress, at a most trying moment in their country’s history, I am regretfully forced to declare that our once glorious party has degenerated, and that the only good Democrats are dead ones.

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Creation Date

1899-03-01

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956

Speech to the Saint Louis City Club

In his speech to the Saint Louis, Missouri City Club, Theodore Roosevelt shares his opinion on public service, describes his own service and he makes the case for social progressivism. Among his examples of public servants, Roosevelt mentions past Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce.

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Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-03-28

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Letter from James Duthie to Theodore Roosevelt

James Duthie, Master of the Matinecock Lodge 806, encloses a copy of the original petition of President Buchanan for membership in a Masonic Lodge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He asks President Roosevelt to discuss “clandestine masonry” with William Loeb.

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