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Theodore Roosevelt tells Granville Fortescue that he is glad Fortescue is going to South American to “preach the gospel of peace” to Peru and Chile. Roosevelt says he is in support of peace, but does not want to be hypocritical about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-21
A collection of reprinted stories and editorials about Theodore Roosevelt’s successes during his presidency and political career, specifically diplomatic achievements. One editorial calls for Roosevelt’s nomination in the 1916 presidential election.
1916
While President Roosevelt regretted Japan’s rejection of the Hague as the location of peace negotiations between Japan and Russia, he has notified Russia that the location will be Washington, D.C. He advises Japan to not demand an answer from Russia regarding the negotiating powers of their plenipotentiaries, as Russia used the same language Roosevelt did which was already vetted by Japan. Even if Russia does not give its representatives full negotiating power, it would not give Japan grounds to refuse to meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-15
This agreement between the United States, as represented by Indian Agent Lawrence Taliaferro, and the Wahpaakootah, Susseton, and Upper Medawakanton tribes of Sioux Indians cedes control of territory between the Missouri River and the state of Missouri from the various tribes to the United States. In return, the tribes will receive five hundred and fifty dollars worth of goods.
White Horse Hill
1836-11-30
This treaty between the United States, as represented by Commissioner of Indian Affairs Lea and Governor Ramsey of Minnesota, and the Sisseton and Wahpeton Bands of Sioux, cedes native control of a substantial portion of territory in Iowa and Minnesota in exchange for a payment of $1,665,000, to be paid out over several decades, and which will be put toward several purposes, which the treaty enumerates. The Native American bands further agree to remove themselves to reservations designated for them by the United States government.
White Horse Hill
1851-07-23
In his address at the National War College, James N. Mattis stresses both the inspirational power of Theodore Roosevelt and the United States. Mattis provides examples of presidents whose actions fit Roosevelt’s mantra of leadership, and he relates the story of a captured solider in Iraq who hoped to somehow immigrate to the United States. Mattis asserts that Roosevelt knew the value of power, but he also cultivated the diplomacy of inspiration, and Mattis concludes that inspiration trumps intimidation. Mattis also contends that the post-World War II “Greatest Generation” of American leaders took their cue from the example set by Roosevelt.
Four photographs, and a page devoted to pictures of Mattis with a brief biography, populate the address.
In a letter to George Otto Trevelyan, President Roosevelt expresses his consternation at having to spend so much time considering patronage jobs for political allies, and he marvels at President Abraham Lincoln’s ability to do so during the Civil War. Roosevelt also comments on the war between Russia and Japan, and he confides that he is frustrated by his inability to influence matters in either Russia or Turkey for embattled ethnic groups in each nation.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1905-05-13
President Roosevelt confides to Senator Lodge that due to the poor health of former Secretary of State John Hay, Roosevelt had to act as his own Secretary of State. Roosevelt also confesses that he had doubts about Hay’s judgment on matters such as dealing with Kaiser William II of Germany. Roosevelt states that he is pleased that Elihu Root accepted his offer to replace Hay, and he provides insight on negotiations with France and Germany regarding the crisis in Morocco.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1905-07-11
President Roosevelt confides to Senator Beveridge that he does not care whether he or Elihu Root or John Hay get credit for the diplomatic achievements of his administration. Roosevelt believes that the organs of the press that are arrayed against him will credit his Secretaries of State and not him, and he stresses that it is of no consequence to him as long as the desired results are achieved.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1905-07-11
William N. Tilchin argues that three principles that guided the foreign policy of Theodore Roosevelt–the global interests principle, the power principle, and the civilization principle–were also at the heart of the bipartisan foreign policy of the United States that prevailed in the Cold War. Tilchin gives examples of how each of these principles manifested themselves during Roosevelt’s presidency, citing Roosevelt’s mediation of the Russo-Japanese War, the growth of the U.S. Navy, and a warm relationship with Great Britain. Tilchin says that these principles were largely ignored by Roosevelt’s successors, but that they were rediscovered during World War II and sustained during the Cold War.
A photograph of Tilchin appears in the article, and the article is followed by a full-page photograph of Roosevelt standing next to, and with his right hand resting on a large globe.
In an editorial in the “Faithfully yours” column, William N. Tilchin compares the appeasement of Nazi Germany by Great Britain in the late 1930s with the approach pursued by the administration of President Barack Obama towards Iran and its drive to produce nuclear weapons. Tilchin praises Boris Johnson’s biography of Winston Churchill, The Churchill Factor, and he highlights Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions to American foreign policy.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2014
President Roosevelt tells John St. Loe Strachey that he believes loose talk and misunderstanding the intentions of each nation almost led to war between England and Germany in 1905. Roosevelt contends that both England and the United States do not suffer from a lust for war, but from a shortsightedness in preparing for it, and he cites Congressman Samuel W. McCall as an example of someone who is both belligerent and critical of armaments. Roosevelt also notes that he is still trying to find a solution to the issue of Japanese immigration to the United States. The letter features Roosevelt’s use of his simplified spelling style.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1907-02-22
William N. Tilchin provides an overview of President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy in which he identifies the three precepts which guided his diplomacy–engagement with the world, building and maintaining American naval power, and fostering the Anglo-American “special relationship”–along with the three phases of Roosevelt’s foreign policy. Tilchin examines episodes such as the Venezuelan and Moroccan crises to demonstrate how Roosevelt’s diplomacy led to the the peaceful conclusion of these episodes. Tilchin notes that Roosevelt’s precepts fell out of favor until the events of World War II led to their revival and their use by subsequent administrations, and he highlights figures such as Henry Kissinger and George P. Schultz who practiced “Rooseveltian” statesmanship.
A photograph of Tilchin, photographs of three United States Secretaries of State, an image of Roosevelt, and a political cartoon populate the essay.
In a letter to Ambassador Reid, President Roosevelt describes his role in securing a peaceful solution to the Moroccan crisis by his personal diplomacy with the French and German ambassadors to the United States, J.J. Jusserand and Hermann Speck von Sternburg. Roosevelt contends that he urged the French to agree to a conference, and that they should allow the German emperor to save his self-esteem. Roosevelt asserts that he was on good terms with both ambassadors.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1906-04-28
President Roosevelt informs Justice Holmes that he agreed to a commission to arbitrate the boundary dispute between Canada and the United States because he wants to maintain good relations with Great Britain. Roosevelt asserts that he is prepared to unilaterally draw a boundary line without regard to either Canada or Great Britain, but that he hopes the commission can prevent this and thus avoid any offense to Great Britain.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1903-07-25
At the London book launch for A Companion to Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas Eden provides an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy, noting its main tenets and its achievements, and he highlights how Roosevelt’s policies came to influence his presidential successors. Eden also reviews the historiography of Roosevelt, demonstrating the renewed appreciation for Roosevelt since the low point of the 1930s. Eden asserts that A Companion to Theodore Roosevelt demonstrates that many scholars are now interested in studying Roosevelt, a marked change from when he began his work.
A photograph of four of the contributors to the book, its front cover, and its table of contents accompany the text. A text box contains the mission statement of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.
John M. Thompson examines the domestic political dimensions of the United States’ efforts to secure a canal zone in Central America. Thompson identifies those who favored canal routes in Nicaragua or Panama, and he looks closely at the Congressional reaction to the revolt in Panama and the United States’ quick recognition of the new nation. Thompson lays out the opposition to the subsequent canal treaty from Democrats and anti-imperialists, and he details the publicity campaign waged by President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration to justify its course of action and win Senate approval of the treaty. Thompson highlights the role of Southern Democrats who supported the treaty because they saw the canal as aiding their region’s economy and because Democrats did not want to be seen as opposing a popular policy of constructing a canal. Thompson concludes his article by examining the various aspects of domestic politics that Roosevelt had to consider when making foreign policy decisions.
Ten photographs and five political cartoons populate the article.
President Roosevelt asks his daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth to stop in Hungary if she and her husband Nicholas Longworth visit Austria while they are traveling in Europe. Roosevelt also advises Longworth that she should visit Cincinnati in support of her husband who represents the city in the House of Representatives. Roosevelt also writes about the Longworths reception in London and about the state of the rest of the family.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1906-06-24
William N. Tilchin argues that the Spanish-American War did lead to the United States becoming a global power, but he asserts that the most consequential result of the war was the elevation of Theodore Roosevelt as a war hero, a status that made his rapid rise to the presidency possible. Tilchin argues that the Spanish-American War provided the potential for the United States to become a world power, but that it took Roosevelt’s presidency and his actions, most notably enlarging the navy and creating a close working relationship with Great Britain, to realize America’s potential as a great power. Tilchin highlights some of the major accomplishments and episodes of Roosevelt’s presidency in the international arena such as the acquisition of the Panama Canal zone and diplomatic overtures to Japan.
Photographs of Tilchin, Roosevelt, Secretary of State John Hay, and the Great White Fleet supplement the text.
In a letter to George Otto Trevelyan, President Roosevelt provides details of some of the negotiations he undertook with regard to various crises during his presidency. Roosevelt relays his experience dealing with Kaiser William II of Germany in three matters, and he discusses the desire of the Japanese to keep secret their asking Roosevelt to mediate the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt underscores the insecure temperament of William II, and he cautions Trevelyan against sharing his letter except with perhaps his sons and Viscount Edward Grey. Roosevelt also discusses a diplomatic dustup with Germany caused by the diplomatic meddling of Andrew Carnegie.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1911-11-09