Neutrality | - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Convicted!

The two-sided handbill features a reprint from the Boston Evening Transcript. The first side includes text referencing the United States’ neutrality in the “European War” and calling attention to an “editorial which appeared in the Providence Journal, soon after the start of the European War, and which was reprinted by the Boston Transcript, as shown on the following page.” On the reverse side, the cartoon entitled “Convicted!” shows a small girl, labeled “Belgium,” pointing at an over-sized German soldier. Below the cartoon is an editorial condemning German atrocities in Belgium.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1914-10-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Kuhn

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the invitation but will be unable to make a speech at Dubuque German College. Roosevelt disagrees that the proper American policy towards the war is neutrality. He cannot be neutral towards Belgium and Germany after Belgium has been “dreadfully wronged.” Many aspects of the war are debatable but Roosevelt will not be neutral between right and wrong. He denies supporting any foreign country and is pledged only to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Lane Pennypacker

Theodore Roosevelt thanks James Lane Pennypacker for the friendly letter and will use the language he suggests in an upcoming speech in Saint Louis, Missouri. However, he has often used this language but cannot make the public pay attention. Roosevelt cannot be neutral between Germany and Belgium as no one should be neutral between right and an “immensely powerful wrong.” He would have denounced the British or French just as quickly if they had acted like Germany.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor M. Locke

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Choctaw Chief Victor M. Locke that the American people are unfortunately under the influence of the “white-rabbit spirit,” most likely referring to the perceived cowardice of President Wilson’s stance of neutrality during World War I.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-26

Preface to Made in Germany

Theodore Roosevelt introduces Made in Germany by F. M. Sprague. He calls attention to what it says about the failure of the United States to perform its duty in relation to the world war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-16

Address of President Roosevelt at Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1903, The Monroe Doctrine

Theodore Roosevelt discusses the duties of the United States within this hemisphere. He also justifies the building of the Panama Canal, as well as highlighting problems with the Republic of Venezuela.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Loeb

President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Taft regarding the Japanese protests to the French position on neutrality. He does not believe it is time to state their position openly. The hunting had been slow, but two more bears and a bobcat have been taken.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1905-04-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethel Roosevelt Derby

Theodore Roosevelt knows that Ethel Roosevelt Derby and Richard Derby are having a difficult time, but he thinks of them often and is proud of their efforts. Roosevelt is sick of the Wilson administration’s neutrality and has said so in an article. Richard Derby Jr. has been a great comfort and they call him “Littlejohn Bottlejohn.” As Roosevelt expected, the Progressive Party went down in an “utter and hopeless defeat.” He does not believe that the Progressives can remain a party for much longer, and he will be relieved when the party disbands. They are concerned about Kermit and Belle Roosevelt and hope the newlyweds boarded the earliest possible ship.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-11-04

Letter from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt

Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee reports that he has had a visit from the Japanese minister who left him copies of two telegrams from the Japanese foreign office concerning Russia’s violation of China’s neutrality and Japan’s threat to take matters into its own hands. Adee encloses these two telegrams along with a copy of the memorandum of the interview that took place between himself and the Japanese minister.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-26

Report regarding Hawaii and the Spanish-American War

Henry E. Cooper denies that Hawaii considered neutrality leading up to the Spanish-American War and subsequently provided assistance to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-21

Neutrality – Russia and Japan

President Roosevelt lays out guidelines for American neutrality during the Russo-Japanese War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-15

Letter from David Jayne Hill to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Secretary of State Hill sends President Roosevelt an address he made entitled “The Conception and Realization of Neutrality.” He asks Roosevelt to read pages 13 and 14 and give an opinion, as Hill thinks them of particular importance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-22

Letter from Charles C. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

The Boer Legislative Committee of Philadelphia has accused the British government of violating neutrality in Louisiana. The Attorney General has made a reply.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-28

Letter from John W. Foster to George B. Cortelyou

John W. Foster asks George B. Cortelyou to forward the enclosed papers to President Roosevelt, which will show that Governor Dole did not favor Hawaiian neutrality during the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-14

Letter from William Haywood to Theodore Roosevelt

William Haywood refutes claims that Governor Dole was considering a proclamation of neutrality during the Spanish-American War. He describes Dole as “a friend of the United States when she was in need.” Haywood was the United States Consul-General at Honolulu during the war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-11

Asiatic fleet general order no. 82

All civil, military, and naval officials are to observe President Roosevelt’s proclamation of neutrality in the conflict between Russia and Japan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-18

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee clarifies comments he made during a debate in Parliament concerning American neutrality during the South African War. He claims his comments were distorted by the Associated Press. Lee concludes by expressing pleasure concerning Ted Roosevelt’s recovery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-01