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Theodore Roosevelt invites labor leader Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor to lunch so that they can discuss national security and prosperity on fronts both foreign and domestic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-29
Theodore Roosevelt would be pleased to have Raymond Robins in his proposed division to be raised if the United States enters the war. Robins could raise troops and then serve as a lieutenant colonel or captain. Roosevelt uses Belgium as an example of the importance of national security. Roosevelt supports Robins’s decision to refuse the support of the Knights of Luther and Guardians of Liberty and encloses an article he wrote on the public school question. He hopes the Republicans nominate a presidential candidate the progressives can support. If not, the Progressive Party will have to have their own candidate and progressives will need to cast a conscience vote.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-06
President Roosevelt sends what appears to be a letter of introduction for Walter Wellman. Roosevelt asks William Barclay Parsons to afford Wellman every courtesy, as he has done much for the nation and is a highly valued advisor to Roosevelt in “matters of grave concern.” Wellman was also a noted Arctic explorer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-13
Richard E. Queen praises Theodore Roosevelt’s views regarding the proposed arbitration treaty with Great Britain and Japan, and hopes he will use his political influence to encourage the Senate to remove any provisions requiring the United States to submit to arbitration or tribunals in situations regarding interests vital to the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
Although President Taft doubts there will be a war against Mexico and Japan, he is favorable to Theodore Roosevelt’s request to form a cavalry division similar to the Rough Riders. Taft reviews his understanding of conditions in Mexico and the actions he has taken to protect American interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-22
Telegram to let the State Department know that the Guatemalan forces have defeated the Salvadorians and order and security exists.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-12
A fleet of steam-powered warships sails past the Rock of Gibraltar. The illustration is labeled, “The Prudential has the Strength of Gibraltar.” Caption: A copy of this inspiring picture in colors will be sent free if you will write, requesting it, to Dept. P, The Prudential Insurance Company of America. John F. Dryden, President. Home Office, Newark, N.J.
Despite being printed in Puck Magazine, this double-page painting is an advertisement, not a political cartoon.
Print shows Uncle Sam leaning over a wall labeled “$50,000,000 For National Defense” and fashioned from money bags labeled with “$.” A tattered diminutive man, possibly representing Spain, sits on a rock on the lower left.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-04-06
Uncle Sam holds a large magnifying glass labeled “National Vanity” which he is using to examine a battleship flying an American flag labeled “U.S. Navy.” He is also holding papers labeled “Monroe Doctrine.” Caption: Why not look at it with the naked eye?
The sailing of the “Great White Fleet” might have prompted the cartoon of Udo J. Keppler at this time, which was the approximate arrival of the fleet in San Francisco. The fleet of 16 battleships, divided into two squadrons, and variously escorted by other vessels in its circumnavigational cruise to many ports, was at sea for 14 months.