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The writer challenges the pessimistic view of the degradation of American society, including quotes from President James Roscoe Day of Syracuse University and Chancellor Henry S. Drinker of Lehigh University.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-29
President Roosevelt expresses pride and sadness that his son Ted, at twenty-one, is making up his mind about what he wants to do next fall. He encourages Ted to focus on hard work and remember the fun he had as a boy. Roosevelt also discusses the books he has been reading and offers his thought on Winston Churchill’s book about his father. He tells Ted about riding with David Gray.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-23
President Roosevelt liked Philip Roosevelt’s poem, but will not say so to him. He agrees with his cousin William Emlen Roosevelt that he likes discussing the futures of the Roosevelt boys. He thinks Ted will likely work under John Campbell Greenway. Roosevelt also tells William that he does not know much more about the legislation in Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-16
William Emlen Roosevelt sends President Roosevelt another poem that his son Philip has written. He also saw President Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Roosevelt, over the weekend and discussed his future with him. William Emlen Roosevelt reflects on the futures of all the boys currently coming of age. He discusses his confusion over what is happening in Washington and the action of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-15
Sheet music for “Are You Half the Man Your Mother Thought You’d Be,” a sentimental song about growing up. The cover features images of famous men who made their mothers proud, including a number of American politicians such as Theodore Roosevelt.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1916