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Senator La Follette is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt approves of his review of the work being done in Wisconsin. He agrees that the “tools of democracy” are necessary but can do no good if people are not willing or ready to use them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
Owen Wister is relieved that President Roosevelt does not plan to come to Philadelphia for its anniversary ceremonies, and says that they will attempt to use Roosevelt to his face and abuse him behind his back “to the limit of impudence.” The city’s government is celebrating the 225th anniversary of the city “entirely to keep the people in a good humor–as there have been signs of revolt.” Wister could write Roosevelt a long letter describing the bad things that Mayor John E. Reyburn is doing, but will tell him in person instead when he visits Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-25
Theodore Roosevelt reflects on the importance of leadership and service in a democracy. He argues that great leaders should be recognized and compensated adequately for their service, whether in government or industry. Among farmers’ cooperatives and laborers’ unions, unless leadership is encouraged and compensated, the organizations will attract leaders that are second-rate. Great leaders are needed in the arts and sciences as much as in other fields of endeavor.
1917-05