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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks James M. Van Deusen for his letter and notes Roosevelt’s support in the solution to the problem of child labor in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-23
President Roosevelt acknowledges receiving the protest of the Manufacturers’ Bureau against legislation governing child labor, and informs Edward H. Davis, secretary of the organization, of his firm support for such a law, as well as an employers’ liability law. Roosevelt is certain that under the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution an employers’ liability law can be passed, and thinks that Congress should pass a law prohibiting child labor as soon as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-02
President Roosevelt wishes his position on the difficult matter of child labor were clearer. Currently, he leans towards not promoting immediate action. However, if other measures fail, it necessitates a bill such as the one proposed by Senator Albert J. Beveridge. Roosevelt highly regards and appreciates Sewanee, Edgar Gardner Murphy’s alma mater.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-15
John Carter Rose thanks President Roosevelt for hosting him. Rose shares with Roosevelt some additional thoughts about the graduated income tax, abolition of child labor, and the eight-hour work day. Rose argues that while all of these policies are good things, Roosevelt needs to be careful about how he messages them so that he does not alienate any of his supporters. Rose also urges caution in Roosevelt’s criticism of judges and his promotion of progressive judges, as both those actions will jar the legal profession. Rose closes by congratulating Roosevelt on his “moderate revolution.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-19
A speech by Lieutenant Governor Guild explaining that the cause of depression in the cotton mill industry is child labor in the south. States like Massachusetts, which regulate child labor, cannot compete with southern states which do not. Guild urges the creation of federal laws regulating child labor, for both economic and moral reasons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-20
Page fourteen of a speech or article about labor policy written by Theodore Roosevelt.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
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