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Vahan Cardashian has spoken to the Turkish ambassador, Seyfettin Bey, and shares information with a reporter about the position of Turkey in the conflict with Italy. Cardashian does not believe the reasons used by the Italians justify an attack on Tripoli.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Two men and Carl Schurz, holding hands and labeled “C. & H.”, sit on James Gillespie Blaine who is lying on the ground wearing armor.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1884-11-26
Theodore Roosevelt is waiting for Warner’s report to arrive and will write him again once it does. He is not surprised by what Warner has told him about the Germans. As a descendant of Germans and the Southern States, Roosevelt compares the Germans to the antebellum South as a fine stock that deteriorated because of their leaders. If Roosevelt is given the opportunity to raise his “Legion,” he will make sure Warner is a member but he doubts President Wilson will enter the war and compares him to a bull who refused to participate in a bullfight. In a postscript, Roosevelt says he has read and received the report. He agrees that the most important archaeological work is to be done in China and is impressed with Warner’s work and collaboration with his international counterparts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Captain Belknap for the articles which he read with interest. He was appalled that the professors had such immoral and brutal views in foreign affairs. Roosevelt admires German efficiency and prefers “blood and iron” to “milk and water” but the goal should be to avoid extremes and “combine a high standard of national efficiency with a high standard of honest regard for the rules of international morality.” The Roosevelts enjoyed hosting the Belknaps and Roosevelt wishes they could change the county’s attitude toward the war and the strengthening of the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-03
William Holcombe Thomas informs Theodore Roosevelt of the discussion about Roosevelt that took place during the recent National Municipal League. Many wish for Roosevelt to lead the Republican Party again in 1912, rather than wait until 1916. There is also a desire for an international committee regarding the Russian government, which would include France, Germany, and the United States, with Roosevelt as a representative alongside Professor William Koren and President William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
A copy of a London Times article features statements made by German Emperor William II asserting the necessity of colonies to advance German industry and commerce and to support population growth. William II states that expanding the empire in Europe would only damage Germany, and asserts that Germany has no interest in going to war over British colonies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04