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President Roosevelt maintains he has the power and authority to construct a lock canal across Panama approved by the majority of the Isthmian Canal Commission; and an unnamed committee believes it is unwise to change by legislation the type of canal from a lock canal to a sea-level canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905
A Republican elephant and Democratic donkey use a “Panama” machine as President Roosevelt—”engineer”—looks on. Arthur P. Gorman watches from afar.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-24
Henry S. Pritchett, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, addresses the graduates of his university and hopes that in addition to learning engineering and chemistry, they have learned that “true living is to lead one’s life simply, manfully, sincerely.” There are many opportunities open to the new graduates, and Pritchett encourages them to take advantage of them, wherever they may be.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-14