Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

President Roosevelt praises former President William McKinley for leading the nation through several crises with virtue. Roosevelt compares McKinley to Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Grant, Jefferson, and Jackson, all of whom Roosevelt notes have left long-standing legacies in the American memory. Roosevelt traces McKinley’s service to the United States from his commission in the Union Army during the Civil War, through his time in Congress and governorship of Ohio, before becoming President of the United States. McKinley helped the country move through a period of financial depression, as well as the Spanish-American War and the subsequent issues arising from having claimed new island territories. Roosevelt closes by noting that McKinley’s assassination shocked the nation, but that he died “in the golden fullness of his triumph,” and that his example lives on.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt gives the crowd gathered at the Chattanooga Court House a few remarks despite being behind schedule. He reminds them that Tennesseans have collectively served sixteen years as president (referring to Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson). Though “there were differences as to Andrew Jackson’s policies,” Roosevelt especially praises “Old Hickory” as a man of character, “rugged honesty,” and “absolute fearlessness.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt furiously writes at a desk covered with papers, which have also spilled to the floor. Outside the window are standing the spirits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln. Caption: George, Thomas, Andrew, and Abe — How did we ever run the country without him?

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-07-20

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956

The ghost of Thomas Jefferson speaks to a gathering of the ghosts of John Tyler, Lewis Cass, James K. Polk, Stephen A. Douglas, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Jackson, William L. Marcy, Samuel J. Tilden, James Buchanan, Martin Van Buren, and John C. Calhoun. Jackson’s right hand rests on a paper that states “Call for Indignation Meeting to Protest Against.” Caption: Shade of Jefferson–And so, gentlemen, in view of the unpatriotic behavior of those professed Democrats in Congress, at a most trying moment in their country’s history, I am regretfully forced to declare that our once glorious party has degenerated, and that the only good Democrats are dead ones.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1899-03-01

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956

Warren C. Browne writes to President Roosevelt to discuss the workingman’s opinion on labor and corporations for the upcoming election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-18

Creator(s)

Browne, Warren C.

B. Frank Mebane encourages President Roosevelt and his administration to support the reelection campaign of Senator Pritchard of North Carolina. Mebane claims that Pritchard has made North Carolina a Republican state. Mebane also commends Roosevelt, saying that he is a “happy blend of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson and Wm. McKinley.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-25

Creator(s)

Mebane, B. Frank (Benjamin Franklin), 1867-1926

Jacob H. Schiff is concerned that if the government loses the suit against the Northern Securities Company that President Roosevelt’s prestige will suffer and new more repressive legislation will follow. However, a judicial decision against the Northern Securities Company could adversely effect the railroad industry and “shake the structure upon which our existing prosperity rests.” He asks that his comments be communicated to Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-24

Creator(s)

Schiff, Jacob H. (Jacob Henry), 1847-1920

The article focuses on the decision of Supreme Court Judge Humphrey in relation to the pork packing industry. The New York World sides with President Roosevelt and feels laws are meant to be enforced. For those unhappy with Roosevelt’s dissent, the paper provides previous examples of United States presidents speaking out against prominent Supreme Court decisions such as the Dred Scott case or Marberry vs. Madison.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906

Creator(s)

Unknown

Excerpt of a letter in which James Hamilton describes the inauguration celebration of President Andrew Jackson as a “regular Saturnalia.” Hamilton mocks abolition and colonization advocates in his comments on the African American attendees of the party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1829-03-05

Creator(s)

Hamilton, James, Jr., 1786-1857