Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

A great past and a pitiful present

Whitelaw Reid, John Sherman, George F. Hoar, and John Logan lift Uncle Sam above a swamp filled with several faces of corruption labeled “Blainism, Robesonism, Mahone Repudiation, Land Grab, Whiskey Ring, Rotten Ships, Pension Swindle, Fraud 1876, Star Routers, Salary Grab, Army Ring, [and] Sectional Issue.” Reid gestures toward a statue in the upper left that shows General Robert E. Lee surrendering to General Ulysses S. Grant and Admiral David G. Farragut at the base of a statue showing Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and a slave freed from bondage. Caption: Uncle Sam – “It’s no use lifting me up to look at your monumental record, gentlemen; what can you give me to stand on now!”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1885-10-28

The honor of the country in danger

The spirits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln look at a throne draped with an American flag beneath a sign that states, “This coming term will end the first hundred years of the American presidency. Shall the century begun with Washington at the head of government end in disgrace with James G. Blaine in that sacred chair?” Below is Blaine, tattooed with scandals and frightened by the shades of past presidents, his hat labeled “Corruption” falling off, with his foot on the first step toward the presidency. Leaning against his back is Jay Gould holding a paper that states “Four Supreme Court judges to be appointed by the next president.” Also behind Blaine, on his hands and knees, is Stephen W. Dorsey, next to a paper on the floor that states, “Honesty No Requisite for the Presidency (Blaine’s Theory).” On the right stands Benjamin F. Butler as a court jester labeled “Barcain with Blaine.”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1884-10-29

Prosperity

Score for a mazurka three-step.

Collection

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Creation Date

1904

The “common people” – a picture for cartoonists

A large group of Puck stock cartoon figures labeled “The Common People” stand in a wooded area, gathered around a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Caption: Lincoln — Are these the Common People I said God must have loved because He made so many of them?

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-01-05

Speech of Gov. Roosevelt at St. Louis, Monday night, Oct. 9, 1900

In this speech draft with handwritten corrections, Governor Roosevelt campaigns against William Jennings Bryan and his policies. Bryan’s prophecies regarding the need for free silver have not come true and the country has prospered. Roosevelt advocates national action to combat the complex problems of trusts. He points out the plight of African Americans and that Bryan seems more concerned with the rights of the “bandits” in the Philippines. Roosevelt does not want the United States to shirk its duty in the Philippines and believes that liberty will come to the islands under the American flag.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-10-09

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Norman Hapgood

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests that Norman Hapgood sends a copy of the pamphlet Abraham Lincoln by Roosevelt to John William Starr.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-28

Or bust

A large bull labeled “Lincoln,” with the head of Abraham Lincoln, stands among the reeds of a swamp where a puffed-up frog labeled “Roosevelt” is standing on a piece of driftwood labeled “Progressivism” in a pool of water labeled “Practical Politics.” Caption: The frog who wanted to be as big as the bull.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1912-09-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Torrey Morse

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt compliments author John Torrey Morse on his biographical publications on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, making notes of specific details he enjoyed.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1893-05-05

Speech attacking William H. Taft

In this 1912 speech, Theodore Roosevelt confronts President William H. Taft’s criticism and challenges Taft’s platform and record of service to the American people. The first four pages of this speech are missing.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912

Speech Notes by Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s speech notes include quotations from political figures, such as Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912

Fragment of speech draft for “A Charter of Democracy”

Addition to an earlier draft of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech to the Ohio Constitutional Convention in February 1912. In this insertion, Roosevelt explains his support for recall of judicial decisions. The first page of the addition appears to be missing.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912

Address at the new state capital building at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

President Roosevelt’s speech commemorates the dedication of the State Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, noting the state’s historic legacy in America.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-10-04

A Charter of democracy speech before the Ohio Constitutional Convention

Early draft of Theodore Roosevelt’s address to the 1912 Ohio Constitutional Convention, which he delivered on February 21 of that year. The speech imparts his opinion on constitutionalism and the duty of politicians, and draws on President Abraham Lincoln’s attitude towards government. Four pages of the draft are missing.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-02

Speech to the Saint Louis City Club

In his speech to the Saint Louis, Missouri City Club, Theodore Roosevelt shares his opinion on public service, describes his own service and he makes the case for social progressivism. Among his examples of public servants, Roosevelt mentions past Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-03-28

Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession

View of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession, showing the home of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt at the corner of Broadway and Union Square in New York. Two children are visible in the second story window, one of whom is Theodore Roosevelt, the other is his brother Elliott Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Creation Date

1865-04-25

Abraham Lincoln

Carte de visite portrait of Abraham Lincoln (seated at desk, in profile). Signed “A. Lincoln” on bottom front. On verso: “I certify that the President’s signature is genuine.(s) John Hay, Also – Theodore Roosevelt’s handwriting, “Given to father by / President Lincoln; by / father to Aunt Annie; / now to me by Uncle Jimmie / May 1902/ (s) Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Creation Date

1861-05-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Barrett Wendell

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Barrett Wendell’s criticism and believes the article would have had more impact if he had not been such a critic of President Wilson. Roosevelt admits he had neglected Washington’s writings, but had studied Lincoln’s in depth.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-08

When boys

Lyrics to a song celebrating the spirit of Union soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. Now these veterans must stand by President Roosevelt just as they stood by President Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902

Letter from D. H. Pinney to Theodore Roosevelt

D. H. Pinney does not plan to write President Roosevelt about affairs in Arizona, but he will speak for President Roosevelt at the upcoming convention and elsewhere. He greatly admires Roosevelt’s work for the common man and trusts that his administration will be endorsed at the polls.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-03

Newspaper article on support for Theodore Roosevelt

The Republicans of Hennepin County, Minnesota, met on the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and passed resolutions in support of President Roosevelt and the continuation of his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02