Theodore Roosevelt the Prism
William Hard characterizes Theodore Roosevelt as a prism through which the ordinary world became more lively and vibrant.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1992
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Characters and characteristics
About Theodore Roosevelt….
Dwight D. Eisenhower characterizes Theodore Roosevelt as a man who loved and served his country both in public and private life, and who still serves as an example for people in modern times.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1957-10-22
A. J. Liebling on Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Journalist A. J. Liebling comments on the funeral of Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, writing that while Roosevelt sometimes felt that he could not fill the shoes of his father, President Theodore Roosevelt, as a politician, “he found his metier in 1940” as a soldier.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1944-07-20
Traditionalist and Progressive
In this excerpt from his foreword to the second edition of the Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia, John A. Gable characterizes Theodore Roosevelt as both traditionalist and progressive–wishing to preserve American and Judeo-Christian values, while also working to implement modern reforms to face new conditions and challenges.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
Unknown
Theodore Roosevelt Understood
In this excerpt of his foreword to the Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia, William Allen White characterizes Theodore Roosevelt as uniquely understanding his time, allowing him to define and act on issues of social and industrial justice, among others.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
Unknown
TR on Booker T. Washington
Theodore Roosevelt praises Booker T. Washington as a great American who humbly worked to further great ideals.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1915
Theodore Roosevelt said…
Several quotes from Theodore Roosevelt focus on the importance of character and of making an effort in life.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1986
William Sheffield Cowles
William Sheffield Cowles, son of Admiral William S. Cowles and Anna Cowles, died in Farmington, Connecticut, on May 2, 1986. Cowles was a nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, who praised his military service in World War I. In addition to his military service, Cowles worked as an investment banker and in Connecticut state politics. Cowles is remembered as “a man of charm, hospitality, wit, and intelligence.”
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1986
Childhood and morality
Judge Lindsey recounts the history of how children and young adults have been treated in the judicial system. He considers the morality of children, and how they come to be taught the correct ways to act as adults. In a perfect society, the home and church could be relied upon to provide moral training, but instead the state also must play its role through schools and the courts. Lindsey especially points out the duty of schools to condemn the crimes of businesses and public officials when they see them, so that they do not become bad examples that youths begin to emulate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909
Letter from George W. Hull to Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Hull tells Theodore Roosevelt about his neighbors, Esker C. Johnson and Anna Jeanette Johnson, who are very good citizens and have a very large family.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-22
Roosevelt in Salem
While visiting Salem, Oregon, Theodore Roosevelt singled out Constance Kantner to give a personal greeting to. Kantner, a five-year-old girl, has suffered from spinal trouble, and was watching Roosevelt’s procession from the side of the road. Accompanying the article is a poetic tribute to this act.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-11
Letter from Francis Richard Charles Guy Greville to Theodore Roosevelt
Francis Richard Charles Guy Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick, thanks President Roosevelt for sending the photographs of himself, and confirms receipt of Roosevelt’s boot measurements. Greville has appreciated the hospitality he received from Roosevelt during his visit to Washington, D.C., and hopes that Roosevelt will visit him in England sometime. He praises Roosevelt’s character, intelligence, and personality.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-14
An appreciation of Charles Warren Fairbanks
Booth Tarkington praises vice-president-elect Charles W. Fairbanks as sensible and practical, and writes that during the recently concluded campaign Fairbanks “was the ‘logical candidate’ of his party nationally for the vice-presidency.” This essay is accompanied by a portrait of Fairbanks.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-09
An appreciation of Theodore Roosevelt
William Dudley Foulke describes and praises President Roosevelt’s character, and declares that “all these things fit him better than any man living to be President of a young, vigorous, great and flourishing Republic.” This essay is accompanied by a portrait of Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-09
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Low
President Roosevelt liked Seth Low’s speech. He believes that New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes should be consulted about who he would like to have as delegates at large, and his wishes should be followed as long as he names people of high character.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-02-06
Ceremony transferring Sagamore Hill from Theodore Roosevelt Association to National Park Service
Oscar S. Straus, president of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, presides over the ceremony transferring ownership of Sagamore Hill from the Theodore Roosevelt Association to the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. Speakers include the Chair of the Sagamore Hill Committee Bertha Bartlett Benkard Rose, Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall, and Director Emeritus of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Hermann Hagedorn. Straus and Rose speak on the work the Theodore Roosevelt Association has done since its establishment, particularly the effort to restore Sagamore Hill to the condition it was in during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Udall praises the contributions Roosevelt made in urging the nation to conserve its natural resources, looking to the good of future generations. Hagedorn reminisces about Roosevelt’s character and hopes that visitors to this historic home will understand what made Roosevelt great and take that lesson to heart. Udall concludes the ceremony by assuring attendees that the National Park Service will care well for the site, and by signing the order officially establishing the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and Sagamore Hill National Historic Sites.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association
Creation Date
1963-07-08
Roosevelt the man, estimated by Taft
On Inauguration Day, the New York Times reprints an article from Collier’s Weekly in which newly-inaugurated President William H. Taft describes his relationship with outgoing President Theodore Roosevelt. Taft describes his friendship with Roosevelt and gives his assessment of his legacy and character.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-03-04
Address of President Roosevelt at New York
President Roosevelt defines the characteristics he believes are required in a citizen of the United States.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Justin Allen
Theodore Roosevelt wrote to Walter E. Myer as Henry Justin Allen suggested. Roosevelt explains that the truth about Harvey Washington Wiley is that while Wiley was once useful, later he became conceited and unwilling to share credit.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-08-03
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Keeley
Theodore Roosevelt informs James Keeley that he has asked Governor of Kansas Walter Roscoe Stubbs to call on him. He states that Governor Stubbs has the nerve and judgment to work well with Keeley.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-01-29