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President Roosevelt speaks of his impressions of Illinois and its resources. He also discusses the Grand Army of the Republic and thanks them for their service and lessons. Roosevelt also discusses citizenship.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt addresses the “farmers, business men, wage-workers” of Decatur, Illinois. He thanks the men of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the railroad. He discusses a talk with General Sherman about wanting to have railroad men in the army and his travels through Illinois. Roosevelt then discusses the qualities of soldiers in the Civil War and how those qualities are needed in citizens.
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1903-06-04
President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Danville about Joseph Cannon, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He thanks the citizens and the Grand Army of the Republic.
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1903-06-04
President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of North Platte about brotherhood and the American Civil War. He discusses the quality of life one should lead, based upon what the veterans fought for during the Civil War. Roosevelt also discusses his foreign policy and the need to build a strong Navy. Roosevelt also highlights the lessons he learned from his days in the “cow country.”
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1903-06-01
President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Webster City. He thanks them for the glimpse of their city and thanks the men of the Grand Army for their service. He also speaks about the recent disaster in Iowa.
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1903-06-02
Eugene F. Ware is leaving for the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in California around August 8 or 10.
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1903-07
Resolutions supporting the promotion of Civil War veterans over recent graduates of the military academies and against favoritism in the selection of commanders.
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1903-08-04
Commissioner of Pensions Ware has been invited to attend the Grand Army of the Republic’s August grand encampment in San Francisco, California. Ware would prefer not to take a long trip due to his health, but is willing to go if President Roosevelt believes it would be advantageous.
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1903-07-06
Draft of a speech with handwritten corrections. Vice President Roosevelt praises Vermont and its people for the services they rendered during the American Civil War. He views the war as bringing together a diverse range of people to fight for a “lofty ideal.” At the war’s conclusion, the soldiers returned to civilian life with a sense of duty well done and a feeling of community interest that would eventually extend even to “the gallant men who wore the grey.” Roosevelt holds the Civil War veterans up as a model to follow and shows how recent American conflicts have taught similar lessons in a lesser way.
1901-09-05
President Roosevelt is frustrated at the role money is playing in the campaign, saying that he will probably lose Montana and Nevada as a result of its influence. Roosevelt also comments on Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ travel arrangements and sends his greeting to her guide.
1904-08-21
Lyrics to a song celebrating the spirit of Union soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. Now these veterans must stand by President Roosevelt just as they stood by President Lincoln.
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1902
Elizabeth Mills Reid describes a dinner party she gave with many notable politicians. She discusses the many reasons she is confident that President Roosevelt will be reelected later in the year and describes in detail all of the reasons the other men considered would be poor candidates. She notes a worry that the army’s vote is shifting from Republican loyalty from General Henry C. Corbin. She also discusses criticism of some of the newspapers for their partisanship.
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1904-01-26
George R. Peck has suggested that President Roosevelt give Reverend Bernard Kelly some “special consideration” when he visits. Kelly has considerable political influence in Kansas and among the Grand Army of the Republic.
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1904-01-14
Otto Gresham writes to President Roosevelt expressing his support for Roosevelt in the upcoming election. Gresham writes that some members of the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion disagreed with the decision to not let the Colombians put down the Panamanian rebellion, but otherwise support Roosevelt completely. Gresham also writes about discussing possible nominees for presidential candidates with Senator Platt, whose ideas turned out to be incorrect.
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1903-12-04
The Spanish War Veterans organization is to be modeled on the Grand Army of the Republic and will financially support Spanish-American War veterans and their families. A fundraising athletic tournament is to be held in New York, New York, which required the creation of the Spanish War Veterans Athletic Association in order for the tournament to be sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union. The tournament has acquired considerable attention and prominent military officers have already donated prizes.
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1903-11
Partial page of The Commercial Advertiser with articles on the Roosevelt campaign, an upcoming yacht race, support for Grover Cleveland’s candidacy, the Tammany Hall mayoral candidate, service pensions, and the cost of living.
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1903-08-19
Commissioner of Pensions Ware informs President Roosevelt that he is going to the Rocky Mountains and on to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in San Francisco. He is also clearing up a rumor about him putting his coachman in the Topeka Agency, bypassing the Civil Service Commission.
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1903-08-04
Allan Campbell Bakewell has read the draft of resolutions and he offers suggestions on them and the impact the resolutions will have on the Grand Army of the Republic.
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1903-08-06
I. G. Kimball asks that Civil War veterans be given preference for civil service position recommendations.
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1903-07-29
I. G. Kimball asks William Loeb to bring the enclosed letter to President Roosevelt’s attention.
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1903-07-29