Courage

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt finds amusement in the clipping from The World about the Evening Post, and he thinks it base and hypocritical for the Post to continue to support the candidacy of Alton B. Parker in light of such speeches as that of Henry Gassaway Davis. Roosevelt provides two quotations addressing the “colored issue” for inclusion in his speech and letter of acceptance. Roosevelt aims to make his points clear while at the same time making them in such a way as to cause minimal irritation in the south.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt was pleased to hear what Quartermaster Taylor did at Apia, Somoa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luther S. Kelly

The Roosevelt family is “pleased and proud” with Captain Kelly’s gallant conduct.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-03

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-30

Creator(s)

Chadwick, French Ensor, 1844-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-06

Creator(s)

Chadwick, French Ensor, 1844-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-18

Creator(s)

Le Roux, Hugues, 1860-1925

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1988

Creator(s)

Unknown

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-04

Creator(s)

Unknown

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.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-13

Creator(s)

Reinhold, Otto, 1852-1941

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-13

Creator(s)

Bush, Charles Green, 1842-1909

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

Creator(s)

Curtice, J. F.

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!'”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1906-04-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919