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Theodore Roosevelt stresses to Richard M. Hurd of the American Defense Society that in light of the end of the First World War, there is a continued need to “fight for Americanism.” Roosevelt supports the acceptance and equality of immigrants that become “nothing but an American.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1919-01-03
Theodore Roosevelt is very impressed by the article Julius Chambers wrote concerning the Anti-American sentiments coming from some German-American citizens. Roosevelt is sick of hyphenated Americanism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-20
President Roosevelt has received several letters expressing concern about General MacArthur’s statements regarding war with Germany and the lack of patriotism among German Americans. Roosevelt asks if it would be wise to release the correspondence between Governor Carter and MacArthur.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-28
Oscar S. Straus assures President Roosevelt that he has the support of the American people despite criticism from the press and politicians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-15
Lewis R. Stegman sees President Roosevelt’s upcoming Memorial Day address as an opportunity to promote “patriotic sentiments” that can be useful during the upcoming Presidential election. Stegman identifies conservative Democrats who support Roosevelt. He discusses Roosevelt’s omission of Civil War General George B. McClellan’s name during the monument dedication at Antietam battlefield.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-06
The Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal (TRAJ) publishes a quote from Theodore Roosevelt about the meaning of patriotism and criticism of the President of the United States, and the Theodore Roosevelt Association announces that its 2021 annual meeting will be held in Dickinson and Medora, North Dakota. A text box lists the President and Chief Executive Officer of the TRA, along with those responsible for assembling its journal, guidelines for submitting manuscripts, and information regarding the governance of the TRA.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2020
Four quotations from Theodore Roosevelt without dates, publication, or context. They address the topics of patriotism, right and wrong, and the conservation of natural resources.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1901-1918
In a short speech, a speech excerpt, and a paragraph, Theodore Roosevelt addresses his hopes for the future and the topics of happiness and patriotism. In an address to Spanish-American War veterans, Roosevelt refers to the United States as a “giant” and he expresses his belief that the nation will overcome the many challenges it faces. In a 1911 speech, Roosevelt says that people will gain happiness if they overcome their difficulties and obstacles and not shirk them. Roosevelt also says that patriotism means to support one’s country, and that patriotism may require criticizing the president.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1902-1918