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President Roosevelt encourages a Native American carrying a football up the field towards the goal post on the Citizenship line. The yard lines on the field are labeled Civilization, Self-Support, and Education. Two defenders labeled Custom and Barbarism lie on the field behind the runner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-16
President Roosevelt assures Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock that he sympathizes with his view on the benefits of the Act of March 3, 1901 towards the operations of the Department of the Interior and the Native American communities they oversee. Roosevelt believes that reserves of coal, asphalt, oil, and gas found on Native American lands must not be sold “to the highest bidder,” but should be leased or worked by a corporation formed for their benefit. Roosevelt supports Hitchcock’s actions towards the preservation of the nation’s timber.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-01
President Roosevelt thanks Ben Brave for his kindness and is pleased that Brave will be voting in the fall. Roosevelt hopes that all Native Americans reach the point where they vote and are equal citizens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-02