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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Longworth

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Longworth

Theodore Roosevelt is opposed to “hyphenated Americans” as they tend to be “loyal only to what comes before the hyphen.” Representative Longworth made this distinction well in his recent speech and Roosevelt agrees that most Americans of German descent are among the best citizens. Roosevelt argues against Longworth running for Senate if he has to give up his seat in the House before the primaries. A Senate campaign will require two hard fights and considerable expenditure. Roosevelt believes that Longworth would strengthen the Senate and approves of a campaign if his House seat is not threatened.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Read out of his party

Read out of his party

Senator McLaurin has been “read out” of the Democratic Party after Democratic senators unanimously decided that McLaurin’s actions no longer entitled him to be called a Democrat. McLaurin will not be included in Democratic caucus meetings and will not be appointed to any committees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

A thoughtless proceeding

A thoughtless proceeding

Newspaper article suggesting that Congress should have simply trusted President Roosevelt to handle the post office investigation. The investigation found inappropriate conduct by several congressmen and, until this information is released, the public is suspicious of all congressmen.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-01

Creator(s)

Unknown