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President Roosevelt thanks the veterans of the Grand Army, the National Guard, and the Spanish-American War. He discusses the unity of the American people, brotherhood, quality of life, citizenship, and foreign policy.
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1903-06-02
President Roosevelt remarks on the commemoration and dedication of a new monument to Abraham Lincoln.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt speaks at the dedication of Memorial Hall in Rockford, Illinois. He speaks to the veterans of the Civil War, to whom the hall is dedicated.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt greets and thanks the citizens of Joliet, Illinois. He discusses the law, civil life, and citizenship. Roosevelt also discusses the lessons of self-respect and respect for others.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt thanks the citizens of Dwight, Illinois, for greeting him during his trip. He also discusses citizenship.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt speaks of his impressions of Illinois and its resources. He also discusses the Grand Army of the Republic and thanks them for their service and lessons. Roosevelt also discusses citizenship.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Bloomington regarding his visit and the speech by General Stevenson. He discusses lessons learned from the Spanish-American War, the building of the navy, and the role of ordinary citizens. Roosevelt then discusses qualities of character which he finds important in ordinary Americans.
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1903-06-03
President Roosevelt speaks to citizens in Lincoln, Illinois, and discusses his trip across the U.S. He discusses the Civil War, political divisions, citizenship, and character.
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1903-06-04
President Roosevelt greets onlookers at the Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois. He is proud that the guard around the tomb is composed of colored soldiers and discusses serving with colored soldiers in Santiago.
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1903-06-04
President Roosevelt speaks at former President Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, about the lasting impact of Lincoln. He discusses the greatness of our forefathers as an inspiration for the current generation to do great. He discusses the current state of American government and its role internationally, as well as individual citizens’ responsibilities.
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1903-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt is speaking to the Republicans of Maine to make an appeal to fight against Germany in the Great War. Roosevelt draws on Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to appeal to the people to remain strong and patriotic to their country and in the fight against Germany.
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1918-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt appeals to the Republicans of Maine to fight against Germany in the Great War. Roosevelt draws from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to appeal to the people to remain strong and patriotic to their country and in the fight against Germany.
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1918-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt is speaking to the people in Boston, Massachusetts, demanding a call to arms against Germany and to fight the enemy in order to protect America’s ideals of freedom and democracy. He also speaks to the people about how they can join the fight from home by buying Liberty Bonds or volunteering for the war effort.
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1918-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt demands a call to arms against Germany, to protect America’s ideals of freedom and democracy. He also argues that the United States should have gone to war much earlier than it had, but now it is important to fully support the war effort and the men fighting overseas. According to Roosevelt, “the foundation of our permanent civilization” rests on the land owning farmer.
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1918-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt speaks about the blunders of the Democratic Party in the war against Germany and how he has aligned himself with a Republican Congress that is pro-war. He also mentions how the Republicans are for peace after victory and unconditional surrender whereas the Democrats are not.
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1918
At center, William Jennings Bryan, labeled “16 to 1,” stands on a platform “Built by Popo. Platform Silver Syndicate” and holds up a paper that states, “‘We Denounce Arbitrary Interference by Federal Authorities, in Local Affairs, as a Violation of the Constitution,’ etc., W.J. Bryan.” On the right, labeled “1861,” Jefferson Davis holds a paper that states, “‘We Denounce Arbitrary Interference by Federal Authorities, in Local Affairs, as a Violation of the Constitution,’ etc., Jeff. Davis.” Davis confronts Abraham Lincoln who is holding a copy of the “Constitution of U.S.” The bombing of “Fort Sumter” is taking place behind them. On the left, labeled “1896,” Benjamin R. Tillman, John Peter Altgeld, Eugene V. Debs, and John P. Jones are standing on a torn American flag labeled “National Honor” and raising a new flag labeled “Dis-Order and Mis-Rule.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1896-10-28
President Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of North Platte about brotherhood and the American Civil War. He discusses the quality of life one should lead, based upon what the veterans fought for during the Civil War. Roosevelt also discusses his foreign policy and the need to build a strong Navy. Roosevelt also highlights the lessons he learned from his days in the “cow country.”
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1903-06-01
President Roosevelt speaks to the people of Fort Dodge about the unity of the American people. He greets the veterans of the Civil War and discusses the lessons they taught the American people about brotherhood.
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1903-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt furiously writes at a desk covered with papers, which have also spilled to the floor. Outside the window are standing the spirits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln. Caption: George, Thomas, Andrew, and Abe — How did we ever run the country without him?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-07-20
John Alexander Logan stands at center, holding a paper that states “No Interference with Slave-Hunters!” and looking over his left shoulder at two slave hunters rounding up a family of fugitive slaves. A similar scene is repeated in the background. Abraham Lincoln, William H. Seward, and Charles Sumner are standing on the left, watching in anger and with restraint. Caption: “You call it the dirty work of the Democratic Party to catch fugitive slaves for the Southern people. WE are willing to perform that dirty work.” –John Alexander Logan, in the Illinois State Legislature, Dec. 9th, 1859.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1884-07-09