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On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s secretary replies to Constance Moller that there is no truth in the Danish newspaper report and that it would be impossible for Roosevelt to obtain work for all of the Danes who made application.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-26
L. Schacht heard Theodore Roosevelt would help any Danish man get a position. He discusses his personal history and asks Roosevelt for assistance finding work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-08
Viedor Nielsen writes Theodore Roosevelt a second time asking for help finding work. He read in the Danish Pioneer that Danes looking for work should write Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-15
At President Roosevelt’s request, Minister to Denmark Egan visited Vigo Peterson, a former sailor on the Mayflower, in the hospital. Peterson is in good spirits, although he will be crippled for life. Egan discusses the political situation in Denmark and Norway, where democratic ideas are gaining ground. However, socialism is also gaining ground in Norway. Egan also takes note of the social conditions, and has spoken with religious leaders about issues like suicide and illegitimate births.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-16