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Minneapolis speech – September 28, 1917, true democracy and the conscientious objector

Minneapolis speech – September 28, 1917, true democracy and the conscientious objector

Theodore Roosevelt speaks on the nature of conscientious objectors during World War I. He says that the majority of objectors are either lazy or pro-German and gives arguments for why religious groups like the Society of Friends should participate in the war. He says that true objectors can still serve in other capacities. He calls for more representation of working men and farmers in Washington and for universal military service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-28

Colonel Roosevelt’s speech to be deilivered under the auspices of the Labor Loyal Legion – Minneapolis, Minn. – Friday evening, September 28th, 1917

Colonel Roosevelt’s speech to be deilivered under the auspices of the Labor Loyal Legion – Minneapolis, Minn. – Friday evening, September 28th, 1917

Printed copy of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech in Minneapolis released to newspapers. Roosevelt speaks on the nature of conscientious objectors during World War I. He says that the majority of objectors are either lazy or pro-German and gives arguments for why religious groups like the Society of Friends should participate in the war. He says that true objectors can still serve in other capacities. He calls for more representation of working men and farmers in Washington and for universal military service.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-28