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Ambassador Choate sends Governor Roosevelt an advanced copy of his speech on Abraham Lincoln. He congratulates Roosevelt on his “triumph.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-12-08
Jay Jorgensen examines President Theodore Roosevelt’s decision to appoint Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. to the United States Supreme Court in 1902. Jorgensen recalls Roosevelt’s knowledge of the law informed by two years of study at Columbia University, and he examines his judicial philosophy which was influenced by his study of and admiration for Abraham Lincoln. Jorgensen notes that Holmes’s nomination was supported by Roosevelt’s friend Senator Henry Cabot Loge of Massachusetts, and he emphasizes that Holmes’s dissent in the Northern Securities anti-trust case angered Roosevelt who felt betrayed by Holmes’s opinion. Six photographs, including four of Holmes, illustrate the article.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2021
Theodore Roosevelt makes the case for a “New Nationalism” in a speech at Osawatomie, Kansas, on August 31, 1910. Roosevelt invokes and quotes Abraham Lincoln frequently in his speech which is peppered with references to the Civil War and the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. Roosevelt calls for greater federal government supervision of corporations, and he repeatedly rails against the power of special interests which he argues should be subordinated to the national interest. Roosevelt argues in favor of wealth and inheritance taxes, and he admits that his stances will get him labeled as a Communist or revolutionary. He briefly addresses the topics of international relations, conservation, and policies to help farmers. Roosevelt concludes his address by asserting that good laws and good administration of the laws will be of little value if people do not cultivate traits of character.
William N. Tilchin provides an introduction to Roosevelt’s speech, and a poster promoting the speech, a photograph of Roosevelt giving his address, and a political cartoon supplement the text.
James M. Strock identifies nationalism as the bedrock principle of Theodore Roosevelt’s political philosophy which he contends overrides categorizing Roosevelt as either conservative or progressive. Strock identifies, explains, and provides examples of the ten planks of Roosevelt’s nationalism, including patriotism, social mobility, service, and building the ranks of the middle class. The essay is populated by many excerpts from Roosevelt’s writings and speeches, especially the “New Nationalism” speech of August 31, 1910. In keeping with the content of that address, Strock includes many references to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
A photograph, political cartoon, and painting of Roosevelt join another political cartoon in illustrating the book excerpt.
Under the direction of President Roosevelt, William Loeb informs Francis Dashwood Tandy that after close examination of the matter, it has been found that G. P. Putnam’s Sons are not infringing on the Nicolay-Hay copyright by publishing a volume of Abraham Lincoln’s writings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary regrets to inform Herbert Putnam that Roosevelt does not have any copies of the address he gave on the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Nor does he have a copy of the article Roosevelt wrote in 1909 on Lincoln, but if Putnam writes directly to Collier’s, they may be able to send a copy of the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
Horace B. German asks Theodore Roosevelt to autograph the four volumes of Winning in the West recently purchased for his mother, Frances Adelicia McEwen German. She admires Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon I, and Roosevelt and has been collecting all of their books.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Galliton B. Spivey tells Theodore Roosevelt that despite an article in the San Antonio Express claiming “Roosevelt boom causing discord,” the men working men of Texas believe in a square deal and support Roosevelt. Spivey asks Roosevelt to name himself as a nominee before the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Speech written by George Washington Emery Dorsey honoring Theodore Roosevelt, his favorite president and the ideal American. Dorsey says there are few truly great men, one is Abraham Lincoln, another is Roosevelt. The world is brighter and better because they have lived and they will stand forever, marking the glorious Republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
Frank E. Barney asks Theodore Roosevelt to grant him a favor and using Roosevelt’s influence to get Barney a special act of Congress which would allow him to receive his pension. Barney gives examples of his patriotism such as singing patriotic songs and naming his son after Abraham Lincoln. Barney hopes Roosevelt can help him because even though he made mistakes, he has spent a lot of time making up for them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt tells Henry L. Stimson he has not been away from Oyster Bay on a single Sunday since the summer, but the Sunday Stimson wants to visit, he will be in New York at the Labor Temple. Roosevelt asks Stimson if he and his wife, Mabel Wellington White Stimson might dine with them in the evening instead. Roosevelt also repeats that he liked Stimson’s report and will ask The Outlook to emphasize the points Stimson made. In a post script, Roosevelt quotes Abraham Lincoln who says no man can be justly asked if he will cross the bridge until he has reached it, but Roosevelt does not believe he will ever reach the bridge in question.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Theodore Roosevelt asks Gilbert B. Daniels not to quote him in any way. Roosevelt states that he will not run for president and he hopes he will not receive the nomination. If there is a genuine movement to nominate him, Roosevelt quotes Abraham Lincoln and says he will cross that bridge if it comes it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Theodore Roosevelt reminds Jeter Connelly Pritchard that he believes in, admires, and trusts Pritchard. Roosevelt addresses the points Pritchard made in his letter, beginning with how northern Republicans treat southern Republicans. Roosevelt says William H. Taft has been poorly advised on almost every point. Roosevelt does not want the nomination, and though he will not refuse if he is nominated, he will cross that bridge when he comes to it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Richard L. Johnson sends Theodore Roosevelt his poem Behold the Man, which he wrote in response to the questions newspapers asked while Roosevelt was in Africa: where is the man? Johnson also sends his interpretation of the Lincoln Statue Roosevelt dedicated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-04
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that he is glad Kermit is playing football, but does not want him or Ted to devote more time to sports than studies. Roosevelt is glad to be President but overwhelmed with work, and takes comfort in reading about Abraham Lincoln. Roosevelt also relates news on family pets.
1903-10-02
G. P. Putnam’s Sons releases an advertising pamphlet for The Writings of Abraham Lincoln in anticipation of the release of the completed collection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905
Theodore Roosevelt’s foreword to History of the Republican Party, in which he discusses a speech made by Abraham Lincoln after his re-election to the presidency in 1864. Roosevelt exhorts readers to study the past in order to be able to offer better service in the present.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-01
President Roosevelt expresses his regret that he cannot attend the Lincoln Dinner at the Republican Club. Roosevelt comments on the importance of celebrating Lincoln’s birthday and of the continued relevance of Lincoln’s principles and actions.
1904-02-03
President Roosevelt thanks his uncle, James King Gracie, for a photograph of President Abraham Lincoln which has Assistant Secretary of State John Hay’s autograph on the back.
1902-05-07
Article asserts that President Roosevelt keeps a manuscript copy of John J. Ingalls’s poem, “Opportunity,” in his White House office. The poem is included in the article. Abraham Lincoln memorized his favorite poem, “Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?” by William Knox.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1901-1908