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George Haven Putnam is forwarding the first four volumes of Writings of Lincoln, and asks William Loeb whether a check of $100 would be appropriate for President Roosevelt’s introduction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-08
An article outlines the proceedings of the thanksgiving meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society, celebrating the society’s centenary and the completion of a special fund in honor of the occasion. A portion recounting the speech by American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid which emphasized the close bond between Great Britain and the United States, and reading of a letter from President Roosevelt is highlighted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes about the importance of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in American history. Original title of the article was “True American Ideals.”
1895-02
In a speech given in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vice Presidential candidate Roosevelt emphasizes the successes of the current McKinley administration. He criticizes free silver and the platform of William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt asserts that a stable currency is the most important factor in sustaining the prosperity of the nation. Roosevelt also discusses the issue of trusts and industry, the ongoing war in the Philippines, and compares the current campaign to that of 1864 when Abraham Lincoln was re-elected.
1900-09-07
Article discusses historic political responses to first nomination of Abraham Lincoln for president. Article reprinted from “North American Review.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1912-10
Speech regarding Abraham Lincoln, the Whig party, the Republican party, Progressives, and California. A note by Nancy Harper Carston is enclosed, identifying Hiram Johnson as Theodore Roosevelt’s running mate in 1912.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1912
Article discusses Abraham Lincoln and the concept of righteousness. It is signed by the editor Eugene Thwing.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1912-01-02
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, as Don Quixote, sits in a chair, reading, with a sword in raised right hand, with visions of former (and current) presidents, as well as some of the social ills that he hopes to correct. Caption: Our esteemed Vice-President takes his candidacy seriously.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-05-24
President Roosevelt sits at a desk pondering the Philippine and Central American issues. Papers on his desk read, “Philippine Policy,” “Panama Canal Treaty,” and “Mastery of the Hemisphere.” He imagines a statue of Abraham Lincoln, around which are vignettes showing Roosevelt denying the “Philippine Petition for Freedom,” using force against Colombia at the Panama Canal, menacing South America and Central America with a big club, and standing with arms folded across his chest, wearing imperial robes and a crown.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-09-28
President Roosevelt stands with his right hand on the left shoulder of an African American man, probably Booker T. Washington but not identified, and his left hand on a paper labeled “15th Amendment.” Behind them is a statue labeled “Lincoln – With Malice Toward None With Charity Toward All,” showing Abraham Lincoln standing at the top with freed African American slaves. Caption: President Roosevelt–Lincoln emancipated you, the people gave you citizenship and I’ll protect your rights.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-01-28
An oversized Abraham Lincoln, holding an ax, addresses a diminutive Rear Admiral William T. Sampson regarding the case of Gunner Charles Morgan’s efforts toward advancement in rank in the U.S. Navy. Caption: “Don’t you think, Sonny, that your ‘five o’clock tea’ rule might shut out some good men?”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901-03-27
Black and white negative of the Roosevelt head being carved with scaffolding, Jefferson and Lincoln both visible.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
Unknown
Black and white negative of the Roosevelt head under construction with scaffolding and tarp covering the face. Photograph taken in the winter of 1938-1939.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
1938-1939
Black and white negative of Mount Rushmore from a distance with the head of Theodore Roosevelt under construction. Photo taken from Horsethief Road.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
1940
Black and white print of Mount Rushmore lit at night with the Roosevelt head under construction.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
1938
Color photo of the Roosevelt head with American flag covering face during the 50th anniversary dedication of the Roosevelt head.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
1989-07-02
A black and white photo of a bronze bust of Theodore Roosevelt in foreground and plaster cast of Abraham Lincoln in back, both sculpted by Gutzon Borglum.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
Unknown
Black and white print of the four heads on Mount Rushmore with Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln under early construction. Text below discusses the national memorial.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
Unknown
Black and white negative of construction on the Roosevelt, Jefferson, and Lincoln heads.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
Unknown
Black and white negative of Lincoln and Roosevelt head with dedication flag the right and scaffolding around face.
Mount Rushmore National Monument
1939