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Sheet music for “The Peacemaker,” which celebrates President Roosevelt’s role in settling the Russo-Japanese War. The song is dedicated to Roosevelt and feature a photograph of him on the cover.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1905
Sheet music for “The Treaty of Peace,” a song celebrating President Roosevelt’s participation in the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the Russo-Japanese War. The front cover shows a blue ink print of a fan, lantern, flowers, branch, and a Japanese scroll with writing.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1905
This postcard commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth on September 5, 1905. Photographs are included for five people involved in the signing. On the left are Russia’s Sergei Witte and Roman Rosen. On the right are Japan’s Jutaro Komura and Kogoro Takahira. President Roosevelt is between the two countries. The reverse is for address only.
1905-1907
The Detroit News reports that Margaret Sanger spoke on birth control education, arguing for the benefit it would hold for the working class. Sanger discussed the idea of race suicide and how former President Roosevelt claimed that his presidency would end the problem in the United States by encouraging large families. She stated, “Nobody called Roosevelt immoral for advocating larger families. I wonder if you will call me immoral for advocating small families.”
The Margaret Sanger Papers Project
1916-05-03
Title page features a political cartoon titled “No Admittance,” depicting Uncle Sam and President Roosevelt, who is carrying a “Square Deal” bag, trying to gain admittance to the Senate. However, the doorway is blocked by the “Tariff Wall.” There are several short articles on American political events and an article, “The Return of Secretary Taft,” regarding the visit of Secretary of War Taft and Alice Roosevelt to Japan.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1905-10-07
Using his access to Theodore Roosevelt’s correspondence, Joseph Bucklin Bishop examines the events, decisions, and actions that brought about the Treaty of Portsmouth and ended the Russo-Japanese War on September 5, 1905. Bishop primarily focuses on Roosevelt’s work to bring about peace; work that earned Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize.
1919-09
President Roosevelt invites Arthur Hamilton Lee to visit him at Oyster Bay, but if his campaign is successful Lee and his wife will have to visit at the White House. Roosevelt claims to not know the outcome of the coming election and calls his opponent, Judge Alton B. Parker, “a colorless candidate.” Roosevelt tells Lee he would like to discuss the Russo-Japanese War with him and mentions the seemingly Japanese victory at Mukden and the potential arrival of Russia’s Baltic fleet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-14
Theodore Roosevelt tells Professor Appelmann he should have immediately and publicly repudiated the statements of Professor Paul Rohrbach. He failed to do so and now his name is connected with Rohrbach. Rohrbach’s published letter amounted to treason and advised German Americans to vote in a manner that would prevent the United States from being prepared for war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt regrets possibly hurting Dr. Appleman’s feelings but Appleman should publicly repudiate the views of Professor Rohrbach. The published letter from Rohrbach called for German Americans to oppose military readiness in favor of the interests, and possible victory, of Germany and Japan. Appleman said nothing and needs to publicly announce that the interests of the United States come first.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt gives permission for the two letters to be published with slight corrections. He agrees that the references to John Davis Long and Japan should be removed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt views the war as a battle between militarism and democracy. Currently, Russia and Japan are allied with democracy, but with their “alien” institutions and ideals they may “menace civilization.” To do her duty, the United States must be the “just man armed” and avoid pacifism. Roosevelt, and his views, are unpopular and he no longer desires to be a political candidate. He fears his candidacy would be interpreted as greedy ambition. Roosevelt is also opposed by many Catholics due to his previous policies and recent statements. His victory in the Barnes libel suit was also a victory for his supporters as it showed they were right about “boss rule and crooked business.” Roosevelt feels he has done his share in the progressive movement and can no longer take a leading role. The public has had enough of reform and Roosevelt’s presence will now hinder, rather then benefit, the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-03
President Roosevelt presents a speech at the Pavilion on May 13, 1903, in San Francisco. Roosevelt speaks on the importance of national defense as the surest way to obtain peace, and praises the citizen who does not avoid difficulties, but works to meet them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-13
In a foreign policy speech given in Detroit, Michigan, President Roosevelt first praises the veterans in the crowd, giving special praise to the Michigan naval militia who served with distinction during the Spanish-American War, a conflict that pointed out the “fundamental unity of our country.” On behalf of all who served there, Roosevelt expresses the hope that they shared the spirit of those who fought in the Civil War and notes that “a good deed done by any American is put down to the credit of all Americans.” Turning to post-war challenges, Roosevelt says Puerto Rico prospers and that the Filipinos are happier and freer than ever before; he praises the United States for the amount of “self-government and personal freedom” that it has already given to the Filipino people. He discusses Congressional plans to undertake a census, create a legislative assembly, and install telegraph cables in the Philippines. He also explains how matters in Cuba are different than in the Philippines. With Cuban independence, Roosevelt sees a need for economic reciprocity between the island nation and the United States. He concludes by delivering what he calls “the gospel of hope”: the belief that with optimism and hard work the United States will become the greatest nation in world history.
In order to check Russia’s aggressive diplomatic policy against the United States, Great Britain, and Japan, the writer argues, one nation or a combination of nations must call its bluff. The article suggests the United States may be in the best position to check Russia’s actions, and that the initiative rests more with it than with either Japan or Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-04
A high-stakes poker game is being played by Uncle Sam, German Emperor William II, Japanese Emperor Meiji, Emile Loubet of France, and King of Great Britain Edward VII. The emperor of Japan is raising the bid by one battleship. Caption: Japan — I see your cruisers and raise you a dreadnought!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909-09-22
President Roosevelt provides Ambassador Meyer with a statement for the Russian government encouraging them to accept a meeting to discuss terms of peace with Japan.
1905-06-05
President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Taft regarding the Japanese protests to the French position on neutrality. He does not believe it is time to state their position openly. The hunting had been slow, but two more bears and a bobcat have been taken.
1905-04-22
Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee reports that he has had a visit from the Japanese minister who left him copies of two telegrams from the Japanese foreign office concerning Russia’s violation of China’s neutrality and Japan’s threat to take matters into its own hands. Adee encloses these two telegrams along with a copy of the memorandum of the interview that took place between himself and the Japanese minister.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt is surprised at Ambassador Bryce’s questions regarding the fortifying of the Panama Canal. Fortifications will keep the fleet available for operations and are not aimed at a particular nation. The canal could last for centuries and any nation could eventually be an enemy. Roosevelt compares the situation to Great Britain’s presence at Gibraltar. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health continues to improve.
1911-10-27
Although he believes the rate bill will pass as it is, President Roosevelt believes he will be stuck in town because of an upcoming situation with the Panama Canal. He discusses the political sensitivity around hosting the Indian prince and princess, and provides an update on the outdoor activities of Archibald Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt.
1906-05-20