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Fredr. of Son asks Theodore Roosevelt to write the preface of his book. It has now been translated into English to publish it in the United States and England and Fredr. asks Roosevelt if there is a suitable paper or magazine in which to publish it first.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
Cecil Spring Rice explains the political maneuvering he is witnessing in St. Petersburg. Germany has been seeking an alliance with Russia, much to France’s dismay. Germany and France are promising to help Russia defeat Japan. As Japan suffers under a blockade enforced by Russia, the United States and Britain will be unable to prove their support of Japan. Japan will have to acquiesce to Russian demands. Britain and the United States will be excluded from international negotiations and will find themselves increasingly isolated. Spring Rice writes that Kaiser Wilhelm has been working to create a good relationship with Emperor Nicholas II so as to be allowed more influence over Europe. The two rulers seem to be preparing to support each other in efforts to quell internal revolutions, too. Spring Rice disparages Ambassador McCormick’s abilities to be the representative of the United States in Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-07
President Roosevelt sends his condolences to King Gustav V and to Sweden for the death of King Oscar II.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-08
Hjalmar Christian Hauge called on Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee to advocate for the recognition of Norway as an independent nation following the action of the Storting on June 7 to dissolve the union with Sweden. Adee had explained to Hauge that action would be unlikely until Secretary of State Elihu Root had taken office. Adee cautions President Roosevelt that the question may also be raised if the credentials of the new minister from Sweden suggest representation of both Sweden and Norway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-13
Postcard featuring the Swedish homestead building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Also featured are photos of King Oscar II of Sweden and President Roosevelt.
1904
A group of explorers of the polar regions, representing discovery and exploration, float on an ice floe. They may all be on the verge of death. Weighing judgment are James Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald and several European heads of state sitting in an area labeled “Reserved for J. G. Bennett and other Crowned Heads,” as well as a group of men seated in an area labeled “In the Name of Science – More! More!” This latter group has already pronounced judgment by giving the “Thumbs Down” sign. Notices pasted on the walls of the arena state “Kane died 1853, Franklin died 1850, Hall died 1871, [and] G. W. De Long 1882” referring to explorers who died in the name of science.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1882-05-31
Ambassador Thomas has presented the photograph of President Roosevelt to King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-02