Kimball, W. W. (William Wirt), 1848-1930

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Hudson Maxim for his book Defenseless America and discusses his concerns about the pacifism that has taken hold among the young men of America. He comments about the importance of the nation preparing itself for possible conflict, and that only once it is able to protect itself will it be able to help promote peace among other nations. Roosevelt also writes about the morality of arms sales.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of War Taft that it seems clear current “West Pointers” should be given preference of appointment over civilians, and he would like Taft’s opinion.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt found Henry S. Fleming’s letter interesting and forwarded it to W. W. Kimball.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs the Bulletin Press Association that he cannot write the requested article. He suggests they contact Lieutenant-Commander W. W. Kimball who can give them information about the cruise.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Charles Dana, the editor of The Sun, that a torpedo-boat flotilla will assemble at Staten Island on September 29 and 30. If Dana’s son, Paul Dana, wants to attend and get a close-up, he can contact W. W. Kimball or John C. Fremont. Roosevelt can also make similar arrangements for a newspaper representative. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-22

In “Collin on TR, Culture, and Foreign Policy,” Elizabeth E. Roosevelt reviews Richard H. Collin’s Theodore Roosevelt, Culture, Diplomacy, and Expansion: A New View of American Imperialism. Roosevelt notes that Collin places President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy in a larger cultural and global affairs context, stressing cultural changes in the United States and the threat posed by the imperialism of European powers. 

 

This book was also reviewed by John A. Gable, the editor of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal, in the Winter, 1986 issue. An editorial note says that Collin’s work is so important “that this second review is warranted.”

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal