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Theodore Roosevelt thanks P. J. Haag for a picture of mothers and children in Wisconsin. Roosevelt compliments the women on their work to build up the country and comments on the quality of citizenship in Wisconsin.
1911-09-19
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased William T. Hornaday is keeping up with the work.
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1917-07-05
President Roosevelt thanks William Sturgis Bigelow for the book by the naturalist C.G. Schillings. Roosevelt tells Bigelow that he will look at the pamphlet about starting trouble with Japan, but that he has his doubts. Roosevelt is glad that all is well in Nahant, but hopes that Bigelow gets better soon.
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1907-07-26
Lewis Russ outlines his military career to Theodore Roosevelt and describes how he was dishonorably discharged after being accused of drinking liquor on duty. His citizenship is threatened and he hopes Theodore Roosevelt can help him fight the charges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
L. B. Greene wonders if the government could purchase a portion of the Cattaraugus Reservation to develop into an Army base. He describes the area and encloses a map of a nearby trolley road and a sketch to see if Theodore Roosevelt finds the idea feasible. If so, he asks Roosevelt to forward it to the proper authorities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
Mario S. Geigel recalls shaking Theodore Roosevelt’s hand in Puerto Rico and always reads his writing in The Outlook. He would like to meet with Roosevelt and discuss American citizenship for Puerto Ricans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
This article, published in The Outlook, seeks to present the principles which “should, and eventually will, determine the whole question of the treatment of the Oriental races in this country.” Considering specifically the case of California, where Japanese children were being excluded from public schools, the article highlights three issues: the prerogative of the states to control and make decisions about public schooling, the right of the Federal Government to determine who may enter into the country, and the power of Congress to make naturalization laws to determine who may become a citizen. After explaining these, the article then applies them to the situation in California.
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1906-12-29
Louisa Lee Schuyler was deeply touched by President Roosevelt’s tribute to her recently deceased brother, Philip Schuyler, in the midst of Roosevelt’s busy public schedule. Schuyler says that her brother’s death was a blow; it would have been no surprise if he had died while serving in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War, but he lived to serve his country for many more years.
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1906-12-15
George von Lengerke Meyer writes to President Roosevelt about troubles in Russia, including the mutiny of the battleship Potemkin and marines in Libau who rebelled. Meyer notes that as soon as Czar Nicholas II of Russia makes a move in the right direction he is countered with obstacles in the press or in bureaucracy. He is “surrounded by men who are not in sympathy with needed reform.” Meyer feels education, freedom of the press, and a representative government will raise standards for citizenship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt expounds on the importance of Americanism, civic duty, military service, and military preparedness. He ends with a discussion of the infeasibility of “peace at any price.”
1917-01-10
Text of Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin’s address at the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Symposium.
1958-10-14
Report by the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission concerning the committee’s actions in the eighteen months since it was formed. The report begins with a list of activities by the commission including an announcement informing the public of the centennial and calling for participation. Following this announcement is a list of pledges from numerous executive departments in Washington, D.C., individual cities and states, as well as colleges and universities, all promising to participate in the centennial through observances, ceremonies, or exhibits. Additionally, a pamphlet is being distributed to schools to help plan classroom exercises in relation to the centennial. Many organizations are planning to participate including churches, conservation groups, and businesses. A brief description of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota is provided as well as plans for the island memorial in D.C. A catalog of publications listing Theodore Roosevelt biographies and original writings is included. Also given is a summary of the contributions to be made by the Theodore Roosevelt Association. Appendices are attached to the report. The first (A) is a copy of the call to action for participation in the centennial. The second (B) is a pamphlet for the youth of America describing Theodore Roosevelt’s life and contributions and requesting that students participate not only in the centennial, but in the political process. Provided is a list of actions for this task.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1957
President Roosevelt addresses the farmers of Bangor, Maine, and declares that in the midst of urbanization and industrialization, the countryside is the surest place to find “the old American spirit.” Roosevelt praises farm life and says it allows for a stronger sense of brotherhood and community. He discusses the importance of how to be properly charitable and to not place too much importance on material prosperity.
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1902-08-27
President Roosevelt discusses the importance of righteousness in developing young minds into good American citizens. Roosevelt mentions that even seemingly positive traits can become evil without a given set of virtues, such as honesty and courage. The speech has masculine undercurrents throughout its entirety.
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1902-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt will follow Gifford Pinchot’s suggestion on the letter from Max W. Ball. Roosevelt takes umbrage with Henry Cantwell Wallace’s recommendations on discussing military preparedness in Des Moines, Iowa. He says he will stand behind President Woodrow Wilson “precisely to the degree in which Abraham Lincoln stood behind Polk in the Mexican War…” He will stand behind every public servant to the degree in which they serve the United States.
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1918-02-05
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1918-01-25
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John H. Bernhard to thank him for the letter and the $50 check. He encourages Bernhard to become a United States citizen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Dr. Abraham Joseph Arbeely for his work among the Syrian immigrants who are now new citizens of the United States.
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1912-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt cannot help W. S. Boyd with his naturalization application due to the stringent law. It is unlikely that the law will be amended soon; if it is, it will be even stricter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to have received the photograph of mothers and children in Wisconsin from Philip J. Haag. He appreciates seeing mothers raise children to be future citizens of the American Republic and considers Wisconsin to be a leader among states in many regards.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18