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President Roosevelt speaks to a crowd in Saint Louis. He discusses the characteristics of great empires, notably their roads and road building in the nation. Roosevelt also discusses recent endeavors in road improvements and the railroads.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-29
“Newton, Abbott, Briggs, Savage, [and] Adler,” and one man holding a flag that states “Think or be Damned” stand behind a machine gun labeled “History, Archaeology, Evolution, Enlightenment, [and] Geology.” They stand among boxes of ammunition labeled “Scientific Facts, Historical Facts, [and] Rational Religion.” They take aim at a group of clergy on the drawbridge of a castle. The clergymen are labeled “Medieval Dogmatism” and are armed with halberds and a banner that states “Believe or be Damned.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1899-07-19
President Roosevelt speaks to Cincinnati businessmen at a meeting in the Cincinnati Music Hall during a festival. He recalls the memory of President William McKinley, who came from Ohio, and notes the connections the city and state have to American history. Roosevelt congratulates the city on its prosperity, which he credits to “the intellectual and moral fiber of the men and women back of it.” He highlights the need for continued improvements along the Ohio River, as well as the benefits the city will receive from the Panama Canal when completed, explaining that “the whole country if benefited by whatever benefits one part.” Roosevelt argues that, just as military tactics and arms change over time but the soldiering spirit remains, so too will legal and economic realities change but the need for citizens of honesty, courage, and common sense remain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-20
Outline of Francis Curtis’s book, The Republican Party: A History of its Fifty Years’ Existence and a Record of its Measures and Leaders, 1854-1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-30
Vignettes show scenes from the history of pessimism, with comparisons to even earlier days.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-09-13
Governor Roosevelt confirms receipt of General Johnson’s March 19, 1900, letter and asks Johnson for his opinion on Macaulay’s writings on Scotland. Roosevelt also thanks Johnson for the Churchman journal article he forwarded.
1900-03-21
Governor Roosevelt compliments General Johnson on his genealogical research at the Maryland Historical Society and shares some of the Roosevelt lineage. Specifically, Roosevelt’s family ties to Oliver Cromwell and Robert Blake. Roosevelt also jests that if he does not obtain reelection, he would very much enjoy visiting Johnson.
1900-05-18
Vice President Roosevelt congratulates General Johnson on the monument commissioned in his honor and expresses his reverence for Civil War servicemen. Roosevelt also describes a particular meeting in Oklahoma where he marched alongside Civil War veterans and felt especially “stirred.”
1901-07-07
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt responds to Edwin Brockholst Livingston’s second letter regarding one of his publications and explains the intentions behind his writings on the Livingston Family. Roosevelt also further discusses his genealogical research on notable families of the American Revolution. Item includes several clippings regarding Roosevelt’s work.
1891-06-21
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt replies to Edwin Brockholst Livingston and confirms receipt of the photograph and genealogy materials he sent. Roosevelt shares his interests in researching and learning more about the Dutch half of the Roosevelt lineage and New York history.
1891-07-22
In his speech to the Saint Louis, Missouri City Club, Theodore Roosevelt shares his opinion on public service, describes his own service and he makes the case for social progressivism. Among his examples of public servants, Roosevelt mentions past Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce.
1912-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt tenders his resignation to the president of the National History Society as his studies and duties in other societies leave him unable to properly fulfill his duties for this society. Exact date of letter is unknown but an enclosure indicates it was probably during Roosevelt’s senior year at Harvard 1879-1880.
1879-1880
Notes taken by Theodore Roosevelt on various books, including Old Times in West Tennessee by Joseph S. Williams (1873) and Early Years in Middle Tennessee by John Carr (1857). The notes, which include page numbers in the researched works, may have been taken while Roosevelt was writing his book The Winning of the West.
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Senator Lodge sends a historical pamphlet on a “small historical event” that involved one of Lodge’s relatives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-06
George H. Perkins thanks President Roosevelt for the “integrity and honesty” of his historical writings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
Herbert Putnam sends President Roosevelt several history volumes from the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-07
Ann A. Rikeman sends President Roosevelt her publications “The Evolution of Stuyvesant Village” and “Little Visits.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-06
James Lynch dedicated a poem about the Siege of the Alamo to President Roosevelt to help him write a history of Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-19
Representative Wooten has heard that President Roosevelt is interested in Texas history and sends two books he wrote on the subject, hoping they may be of use. Wooten understand that Roosevelt is interested in the colonial and revolutionary eras of Texas history.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-28
Effie Ewing McCoy requests to know Vice President Roosevelt’s favorite historical character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-27