Music--Political aspects

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, the secretary thanks Mrs. A. B. Westervelt for the letter. The Roosevelt campaign has attracted the interest of many musicians but Theodore Roosevelt cannot endorse a particular piece of music or take part in its publication. The secretary suggests that Westervelt contact the Progressive Party managers regarding the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-10

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Wayne Whipple has designed a distinct American flag and offers it for use by the Roosevelt campaign. Whipple encourages the campaign to adopt the flag and to unite all American patriots. He also offers music for the campaign that is being created for Whipple’s “patriotic opera” by John Philip Sousa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-13

Creator(s)

Whipple, Wayne, 1856-1942

“Progressive Battle Hymns: Songs of Peace and Prosperity; Progress and Patriotism. In the Spirit of the Chicago Convention . . . Authorized as the official song book of the Progressive Party.” Text includes music scores.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Congdon, Charles Harris, 1856-1933; Grover, Edwin O.