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Theodore Roosevelt expresses heartfelt appreciation for the letter and adds that he admires the way in which the Doctor faced “the trouble with [his] eyes.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-19
Courtney Lander Mongell reflects on her time as a student volunteer at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Mongell discusses the work she did in preparing an inventory of Theodore Roosevelt’s library, and she notes that she, like Roosevelt, was fortunate to have supportive parents who instilled in her the value of hard work and athletics. Mongell says that she found inspiration from Roosevelt and from her work at Sagamore Hill after she suffered head injuries that led to the end of her athletic career. A photograph of elk antlers at Sagamore Hill illustrates the article.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1997
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “There is need of a sound body and even more need of a sound mind. But above mind and above body stands character.”
1910
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “True liberty shows itself to best advantage in protecting the rights of others.”
1910
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “The poorest way to face life is to face it with a sneer.”
1910
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “We believe that our ideals should be high, but not so high as to make it impossible measurably to realize them.”
1910
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”
1910
The quote on this postcards reads: “The power of accepting individual responsibility and yet of acting in conjunction with others, courage and resolution-these are the qualities which mark a masterful people.”
1910
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcards reads: “Sentimentality is the most broken reed upon which righteousness can lean.”
1910
The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “Moreover, and above all, let us remember that words count only when they give expression to deeds.”
1910
This postcard features a quote by Theodore Roosevelt and an illustration of a cat on a tree branch.
1910
President Roosevelt speaks at former President Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, about the lasting impact of Lincoln. He discusses the greatness of our forefathers as an inspiration for the current generation to do great. He discusses the current state of American government and its role internationally, as well as individual citizens’ responsibilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-04
Color drawing from a series entitled “The Ladies’ Home Journal’s Souvenir Pictures of the Great War,” featuring a drawing of Theodore Roosevelt speaking to soldiers at Camp Grant.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1918-10
C.H. Robinson sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his recent report on “agricultural instruction in the high schools of the Untied States,” and cites Roosevelt’s addresses on rural welfare to be a major inspiration for this work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-30
Noted composer Constantin von Sternberg submits a memorial on “Music in American Civic Life,” including that of African Americans. While motivated in part by his gratitude to the nation that has “showered kindnesses past counting” upon him, von Sternberg’s admiration of President Roosevelt was also part of his inspiration. He may never have written the memorial were he not moved by Roosevelt’s wide array of interests and the possibility that Roosevelt might also include music among the topics in which he interests himself. von Sternberg would welcome the opportunity to meet Roosevelt to discuss the project.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-09