Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luther S. Kelly
The Roosevelt family is “pleased and proud” with Captain Kelly’s gallant conduct.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-25
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Courage
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge sends Theodore Roosevelt a proof of Roosevelt’s introduction and requests that he make the marked corrections and send it to the provided address. He asks Roosevelt to wire him whether he will be available to meet with Lodge on Monday morning to talk over some matters.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-03
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Letter from French Ensor Chadwick to Theodore Roosevelt
French Ensor Chadwick thanks President Roosevelt for the copy of the book Rough Riders, but stands his ground regarding what constitutes heroism. Chadwick puts a great deal of emphasis on the different characters of Americans and Spaniards, writing of the “fatalism and fanaticism” of the Spanish character, and how this was shown in the actions of Pascual Cervera y Topete.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-06
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Letter from French Ensor Chadwick to Theodore Roosevelt
French Ensor Chadwick has researched the history of the Spanish-American War for several years, and writes to congratulate President Roosevelt on the tenth anniversary of “the most heroic thing in the records of war” that Roosevelt took part in, that is, the charge to take the San Juan Heights.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-06-30
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Letter from Hugues Le Roux to Theodore Roosevelt
Hugues Le Roux asks President Roosevelt if he would consent to be an honorary member of the Académie française des sports because of his exemplary energy, courage, and reputation as a sportsman. Le Roux mentions other world leaders who have consented to give their patronage to various sections of the Academy. Le Roux also asks if his Chasses et gens d’Abyssinie has reached Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-18
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The Man in the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt, Junior
Theodore Roosevelt’s famous speech, commonly known as his “Man in the Arena” speech, was used in a statement by Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Roosevelt, in the run up to D-Day. The younger Theodore Roosevelt participated in the landing on Utah Beach and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1988
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Newspaper clipping about Theodore Roosevelt’s ride in an airplane
Even though Theodore Roosevelt had previously expressed doubts about riding in an airplane, “he could not refuse the challenge of Aviator [Arch] Hoxsey at St. Louis,” and rode in a plane for three and a half minutes. The article praises Roosevelt’s courage.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-04
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Heroism
Otto Reinhold compares the heroic work of fire fighters to that of lighthouse keepers in helping protect the innocent and avert disaster. A note on the side states that Reinhold wrote the poem “for [his] friends at our Fire Station.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-13
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Spiked
Alton B. Parker uses a “courage” and “honor” gavel to hold down a “St. Louis telegram” on a cannon. Meanwhile, President Roosevelt holds a string to pull the trigger on a “Republican campaign gun” to which Dame Democracy is tied by a rope.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-07-13
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Draft of an address of President Roosevelt at the Northfield Summer School, Northfield, Massachusetts
Draft of a speech President Roosevelt will deliver to the school founded by Reverend Dwight L. Moody. President Roosevelt develops his remarks around the biblical verses, “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22), and “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord” (Romans 12:11). He discusses the importance of righteousness in developing young men into good American citizens. Roosevelt urges the necessity of both virtue, to know what is right, and strength, to make it effective, to bring about good in the world.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08
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Glorious heroes of the great world war
Two songs are included: “Glorious heroes of the great world war” and “For right and dear old glory.” On page four are quotes by and about Theodore Roosevelt, concerning the need to rouse slumbering patriotism and awaken a sense of duty to one’s country.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1918
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The one behind
Color postcard with image of two hunters backing away from an over-sized white rabbit and a caption reading “The One Behind — G’wan an’ Shoot! ‘Aw, chase yerself! I ain’t no Teddy Roosevelt!'”
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Creation Date
1906-04-06
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Address of President Roosevelt to Graduates of the United States Naval Academy
President Roosevelt lauds the graduates of the Naval Academy for their efforts to advance their courage, preparedness, intelligence, and knowledge of their profession. Roosevelt also declares that the if the United States were to face a foreign foe, the Navy will be the crucial component in protecting the country.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-02
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Address of President Roosevelt in Annapolis, Maryland
President Roosevelt lauds the graduates of the Naval Academy for their efforts to advance their courage and skill in their profession. Roosevelt also declares that if the United States were to face a foreign foe, the Navy will be the crucial component in protecting the country.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-02
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Speech of President Roosevelt at Abilene, Kansas, May 2, 1903
President Roosevelt greets a crowd in Abilene. He discusses his past travels through Kansas. He calls for his listeners to demonstrate two sets of character qualities. The first includes decency, honesty, and a sense of fair dealing. The second is the “virile, manly virtues,” the power to put good intentions into effect.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-05-02
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Address of President Roosevelt at the laying of the cornerstone of the new law building, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1903
President Roosevelt emphasizes points made by Harry Pratt Judson (earlier that day) on the foundation for greatness and the importance of universities. He also speaks about “the aim of the production of citizenship” and morality. Roosevelt also remarks on the win of 1876, the Civil War, Lincoln, and ordinary men.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-04-02
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Speech of President Roosevelt at Loominster, Massachusetts
Theodore Roosevelt praises the values of honesty, courage, and common sense. Roosevelt also states that the secret to decent citizenship is steadily performing the everyday duties of life. He emphasizes the importance of being a good neighbor, husband, and father.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-02
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Speech of President Roosevelt at Worcester, Massachusetts
In a post-Labor Day speech, Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of hard work. He praises the soldiers who fought in the Civil War and the qualities of good citizenship that they embody. Courage is also an essential virtue.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-02
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The industrial problems
President Roosevelt speaks to a crowd in Wheeling, West Virginia. After thanking and praising native Senator Nathan B. Scott for the introduction, Roosevelt discusses how America is living in a period of unparalleled prosperity and advancement in the wake of the Industrial Revolution. However, that prosperity comes with its own problems, namely those related to the rise of large, interstate corporations. He encourages the crowd to reject patent solutions or revolutionary reactions to the problems introduced by trusts. Rather, he asserts that the country must evolve, with the federal government regulating corporations, gaining facts and encouraging publicity but not opposing corporations as such. He compares the need to adapt the law to address trusts with the evolution of military arms and tactics; the means may change, but the need for citizen courage, honesty, and character remain.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-06
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Remarks of President Roosevelt at Lexington, Kentucky
President Roosevelt tells the crowd in Lexington, Kentucky, that the state has a special relationship to American history as a border state both between north and south, as well as east and west. Kentucky has also contributed more than one would expect to “the leadership of the country in peace and in war.” Roosevelt expounds on three necessary qualities of citizenship: honesty, courage, and common sense. He argues that, just as military tactics and arms change but the soldier’s spirit remains constant, so too must good citizenship continue even as laws or the Constitution must adapt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-06