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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Hinebaugh

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Hinebaugh

Theodore Roosevelt wants Judge Hinebaugh to introduce a bill for nation-wide presidential primaries as soon as he can in Congress. Roosevelt hopes that the Progressives in Congress will stand together for Progressive policies. Within state legislatures, Roosevelt thinks that Progressives should not fight Republicans and Democrats, but show American citizens that the old parties think the same on important issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Mutual sympathy

Mutual sympathy

John Bull and Uncle Sam appear, both bent under the weight of the governing bodies that they are carrying on their backs with papers labeled “Hereditary Right to Obstruct Legislation” and “Senatorial Rules for Obstructing Legislation.” A sign behind John Bull states, “Commons come, Commons go, but the Lords go on forever,” and a sign behind Uncle Sam states, “Notice – the 53rd Congress goes, but the Senate still remains.” Caption: Uncle Sam–I’m sorry for you, John; that’s a terrible load you’ve got to carry! John Bull–Shake ‘ands, old chap; you seem to be ‘avin’ a pretty ‘ard time, yourself!

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1895-02-27

Creator(s)

Hutchins, Frank Marion, approximately 1867-1896