Philippines

President Roosevelt addresses the Society of Sons of the American Revolution. He believes societies that “cultivate patriotism in the present by keeping alive the memory of the past” serve an important function in the United States. Roosevelt honors the men who fought in the American Revolution and the American Civil War, and calls on the audience to honor them not just by word, but by deed. Roosevelt also honors the Army and Navy, and American statesmen.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-05-02

According to Theodore Roosevelt, building an adequate navy is a necessary step for peace. Roosevelt also discusses how younger men were inspired by the example of soldiers in the Civil War.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-05-22

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his comrades in arms and specifically praises the men who fought in the Philippines. Roosevelt also mentions the children and the importance of providing for their future. Irrigation is essential to the welfare of Washington. He closes by emphasizing the values of hard work and common sense.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-05-25

The people of Washington have so much in soil and climate, but the quality of citizenship is what counts most. Theodore Roosevelt advocates for the highest possible standards in measuring citizenship. Roosevelt also speaks of his expectations for college students.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-05-25

President Roosevelt discusses the recently ratified treaty with Cuba and its benefits. He also discusses the tariff in relation to the products of the Philippines and the general prosperity of the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-04

Text of President Roosevelt’s speech entitled “The Philippine Islands and the Army.” He discusses the previous remarks of President McKinley and what has been done in the Philippine Islands since McKinley’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-04-07

President Roosevelt addresses a crowd from the portico at the state capitol in Bismarck. He reminisces about his time in the Dakota region and the people he has come to know. Roosevelt speaks about the nation’s prosperity and how it can be affected by legislation and the character of the people.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-04-07

President Roosevelt discusses the recently ratified treaty with Cuba and its benefits. He also discusses the tariff in relation to the products of the Philippines and the general prosperity of the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-04

Two figures stand above the “senatorial pool” armed with fishing equipment. Theodore Roosevelt holds a large pole with a can labeled “bait amendments” by his side. Next to him, holding a pitchfork with a net strung in it, is the figure of Benjamin Tillman, a democratic senator from South Carolina. In the pool are a number of creatures, including a frog labeled “statehood bill,” a fish labeled “Santo Domingo,” a crocodile labeled “Philippine tariff bill,” and a large turtle with the head of a steam locomotive labeled “the railroad rate bill.” Roosevelt’s fishing pole has hooked under the lip of this turtle’s shell.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-02-25

Charles W. Eliot suggests a statement be added to the Republican Party’s platform that establishes an American government in the Philippines that would transition into a Filipino-run government with American assistance.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-12

President Roosevelt greets the people of Dennison, Ohio, and mentions that he worries about the “small folks” who are like “little apples in the middle of the barrel.” Roosevelt explains that he is going south to meet General Luke E. Wright, who had served as Governor-General of the Philippines, but that he is going to take a vacation for several days first. He looks forward to his travel through Ohio.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-12

Theodore Roosevelt begins his speech by identifying himself as a son of a southern woman. He also praises General Luke E. Wright and his work in the Philippines.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-19

President Roosevelt praises General Luke E. Wright’s service in the Philippines. Roosevelt wants the governance of the Philippines to be kept on a “plane of patriotic efficiency.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-19

President Roosevelt says General Luke E. Wright has succeeded in the Philippines by displaying the virtues of good citizenship: courage, honesty, consideration for others, and common sense.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-19

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-11-19

President Roosevelt honors Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with edits and applause noted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with handwritten edits and applause noted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22