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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise

President Roosevelt responds to the letter from Major Douglas Hughes Wise, enclosed in the letter from his father, John S. Wise. Roosevelt believes that the “Democrats and anti-imperialists” in Congress care little of the needs of the Filipino people, and makes legislation on the matter “almost impossible.” However, Roosevelt will share Major Wise’s letter with Governor-General of the Philippines James Francis Smith and Secretary of War William H. Taft, as he fundamentally agrees with it. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Ellen Foster

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Ellen Foster

President Roosevelt is pleased that J. Ellen Foster is visiting the Philippines, and asks her to report back to him anything she finds out about family and social life there. He would like to know how the Filipinos’ economic and educational welfare has been impacted by American occupation. He encloses a letter of introduction to General Luke E. Wright, the Governor-General of the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright (press copy)

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright (press copy)

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address at the Founders’ Day Banquet of the Union League (press copy)

Address at the Founders’ Day Banquet of the Union League (press copy)

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address at the Founders’ Day Banquet of the Union League (edited copy)

Address at the Founders’ Day Banquet of the Union League (edited copy)

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with handwritten edits and applause noted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address at the Founders’ Day banquet of the Union League

Address at the Founders’ Day banquet of the Union League

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919