Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

Lowell E. Baier cites Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” speech and quotes Winston Churchill in his acceptance address upon winning the Bertha B. Rose Award from the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). Baier acknowledges the work of other volunteers on behalf of the TRA and the support of his wife Bonnie Baier. A photograph of the Baiers accompanies the text.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2017-10-28

William N. Tilchin reviews Ken Burns’s documentary film The Roosevelts: An Intimate History about Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Tilchin examines all seven episodes of the documentary, and he largely praises the latter episodes devoted to the Hyde Park Roosevelts while expressing serious reservations about the first two episodes centered on Theodore Roosevelt. Tilchin criticizes the treatment of Roosevelt’s service prior to and during the Spanish-American War by Burns and by three “talking head” commentators, and he admonishes the film for its coverage of Roosevelt’s presidential diplomacy. Tilchin also faults Burns for failing to recognize the evil nature of Joseph Stalin’s reign over the Soviet Union. Overall, Tilchin finds much to like in the film, but he believes that it will never be seen as “a masterpiece.”

The review is supplemented with twenty-six images over ten pages from the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University and by three illustrations of the DVD set from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

In an editorial in the “Faithfully yours” column, William N. Tilchin compares the appeasement of Nazi Germany by Great Britain in the late 1930s with the approach pursued by the administration of President Barack Obama towards Iran and its drive to produce nuclear weapons. Tilchin praises Boris Johnson’s biography of Winston Churchill, The Churchill Factor, and he highlights Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions to American foreign policy. 

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2014

The title of William N. Tilchin’s book review essay, “An outrage pure and simple,” neatly summarizes his view of James Bradley’s The Imperial Cruise. Tilchin offers not a single positive sentence about the work in the course of his essay, and he faults Bradley for the book’s many factual errors, its neglect of the cruise of the Great White Fleet, its repeated invocation of the term “Aryan” to describe leading Americans, and its use of Teddy to disparage Theodore Roosevelt. Tilchin points out Bradley’s distortion of Roosevelt’s diplomatic record, especially in regards to Japan, and he contends that Bradley’s work demonstrates a hatred for Americans and Christians.

Photographs of the Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and the Great White Fleet accompany the text.

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

In his review of Daniel Ruddy’s Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States, Harry N. Lembeck highlights Roosevelt’s thoughts on several of his presidential predecessors, including Thomas Jefferson, John Tyler, and Grover Cleveland. Lembeck admires Ruddy’s collection of Roosevelt’s writings which serve as a history of the United States from the American Revolution through World War I, and he asserts that Roosevelt was both a good writer and “a serious thinker.” Lembeck points out that Roosevelt’s thoughts on topics from foreign policy to the size of government can be gleaned from his historical writings. The book’s front cover supplements the text.

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2010

Gene Kopelson recounts President Theodore Roosevelt’s day at the White House on May 23, 1908, noting Roosevelt’s meetings with various cabinet officers, a boxing star, and others. Kopelson highlights Roosevelt’s anticipation at the arrival of the Great White Fleet in Seattle, Washington, and he notes Roosevelt’s dislike for the future British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Photographs of Roosevelt, his son Theodore Roosevelt, and Churchill accompany the essay.

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2008

Allen W. Williams provides a brief history of the Spectacle Club, an organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which holds an annual dinner in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. Williams notes some of the past speakers, describes the ceremonies at the dinner, and says that the group is seeking to become a chapter of the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The article includes four photographs from the club’s most recent dinner, a photograph of its venue, and the club’s logo. 

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2007

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-09

Creator(s)

Kitson, Gerald C., 1856-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

A public meeting in support of the daylight saving bill will be held on May 3, 1911 at the Guildhall, at which the Lord Mayor of London, Thomas Crosby, will preside and Winston Churchill will speak. Those seeking further details should contact William Willett.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-21

The elections in Manchester have generated a great deal of conversation about the three candidates, largely centering on the Irish vote. Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George has spoken on behalf of Winston Churchill, while John Edward Redmond, a prominent Irish nationalist politician, has spoken against Churchill and in favor of his opponent, William Joynson-Hicks. Lloyd George, in his speech endorsing Churchill, also spoke broadly on the interests of Manchester and its various industries, and reviews how the present government has supported the area.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908

This note lists a number of books, letters, and topics that President Roosevelt has discussed and written about recently.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12

The rulers of European and Asian countries are gathered around a table for peace negotiations during the conflict on the Balkan Peninsula. Winston Churchill proposes multilateral disarmament, which is met with anger, dismay, and humor among the rulers.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1913-11-12

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards a letter written by Roosevelt introducing Henry Bruère to David Lloyd George. Bruère will travel to England to research their public policies and municipal work. The secretary relays that Lloyd George is unable to introduce Bruère to Winston Churchill, but that Bruère will benefit from meeting with Robert Donald, the editor of the Daily Chronicle and the Municipal Year Book.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-25

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is unaware of quotations from Henry Labouchère regarding Roosevelt. He will be unable to provide the other opinions on Roosevelt requested by Elizabeth Towne, as they do not keep clippings which reference Roosevelt. The secretary suggests numerous people whom Towne could contact for these opinions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-03

President Roosevelt sympathizes with the concerns that F. R. Wingate, Governor General of the Sudan, has about not getting the necessary money for developments. He is grateful for the work that Wingate and other Englishmen are doing to help him organize his safari. Roosevelt is desperate for a chance to shoot a white rhinoceros, and wants the same permissions that Winston Churchill did on his hunt. Although the first pair of white rhinoceros he shoots are promised to the Smithsonian Institution, Roosevelt wants Ambassador Whitelaw Reid to ask if the British Museum wants a second pair, should he be lucky enough to shoot one.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27

President Roosevelt is determined to shoot a white rhinoceros on his African safari, and would like Ambassador Reid to speak with Lord Crewe about his obtaining permission to hunt in the same places in Uganda as Winston Churchill did. He would like Reid to inquire if the British Museum would like a white rhinoceros specimen if he is lucky enough to shoot three; the first two are promised to the Smithsonian Institution. He discusses a number of international events including the situation in India, and the ongoing controversy between the United States and England that arose during the summer Olympics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27

Now that President Roosevelt understands the situation regarding the reserves in Africa, he tells Edward North Buxton that he does not intend to go into them unless other public officers are allowed. He does wonder if he would be allowed to shoot certain protected specimens for the National Museum. He discusses the timeline of his trip through British East Africa and up the Nile. Finally, Roosevelt further ponders Frederick Courteney Selous’s suggestion that he hire a white man like William C. Judd to manage his caravan while he hunts. He asks Buxton to speak with Selous about it and then provide his thoughts on the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-12

President Roosevelt questions Edward North Buxton about whether or not he should bring a gun for close-range shooting. He clarifies his decision to hire an Englishman to manage his caravan, and his choice of hunting guides for himself and his son Kermit. He hopes that he will be able to get permission to visit game reserves in British East Africa to shoot specimens for the National Museum, but he does not want special privileges that would not be extended to others. He plans to start his hunt at Alfred E. Pease’s ranch, and wants to know if it will be possible to keep the press away. He notes that his son Ted will be starting his new job while he and Kermit are hunting.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

President Roosevelt clarifies for Ambassador Reid that on his African safari, he intends only to shoot specimens for the National Museum, with the exception of half a dozen trophies for himself, if he is able to shoot extras under his license. He discusses at length is plans for traveling through Europe following the safari. He accepts that he will have to see various heads of state in the countries he visits, and informs Reid that he will be delivering the Romanes lecture at Oxford. Roosevelt approves of the Japanese plan to postpone their international exposition until 1917 and wants to help them “put a good face” on the situation. He agrees with Reid’s assessment of various incidents at the Olympic games. However, Roosevelt stresses that all public statements about the Olympics should be positive.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-20

Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to write an introduction for Upton Sinclair’s book because he is too busy at the moment and does not have enough time. Roosevelt suggests asking Winston Churchill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-12