Jenkins, Micah, 1835-1864 | - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Letter from Micah John Jenkins to John Julius Dargan

Micah John Jenkins expresses appreciation for Colonel Dargan’s letter that was published in The State. He appreciates the notion that in order for the Southern States to take their “equal, just” places in government, they need to reject the “unworthy demagogues” who are opposing worthy causes for personal gain. Jenkins notes that he has family members who supported both sides of the Civil War and says that his current views are informed by his personal friendship with President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-09

Creator(s)

Jenkins, Micah John, 1857-1912

Address of President Roosevelt at the Charleston exposition (edited copy)

President Roosevelt addresses an audience at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly known as the Charleston Exposition. Roosevelt feels that the invitation for him to speak at the exposition emphasized how completely the United States has been reunited. The unity of the Nation became “instantly and strikingly evident” during the Spanish-American War and Roosevelt felt it was satisfying to see the sons of Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers serving together. Roosevelt details the accomplishments of several former Confederate soldiers within his own administration. He also praises South Carolina’s efforts to engage the West Indies in an industrial exposition, as the West Indies should “occupy a far larger place in our national policy” in the future. Roosevelt also praises the work the U.S. has done in Cuba, which will soon be a free public.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919