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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes to C. W. E. W. Smith for Roosevelt’s inability to see anyone due to his involvement in the presidential campaign. The secretary requests that Smith write Roosevelt a letter with his message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
Through William J. Stewart, Theodore Roosevelt thanks all members of the Democratic Union of the City of New York who passed a resolution on June 3, 1912, endorsing Roosevelt as the Republican candidate for President. Roosevelt hopes that after his nomination is made, these same members will do their best to carry the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Bela Tokaji for his letter to Roosevelt and for allowing Roosevelt to see a copy of “that song.” Roosevelt hopes that Tokaji will travel to Chicago, Illinois, and help campaign for Roosevelt along with his supporters already there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
In this 1912 speech, Theodore Roosevelt confronts President William H. Taft’s criticism and challenges Taft’s platform and record of service to the American people. The first four pages of this speech are missing.
1912
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Thomas James Bowlker for his support during the political campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-27
Theodore Roosevelt calls for the support of Nebraska’s constituents in his campaign for the presidency against President William H. Taft, openly expressing his disappointment in Taft’s current administration.
1912-04-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s speech notes include quotations from political figures, such as Abraham Lincoln.
1912
Theodore Roosevelt challenges President William H. Taft’s Philadelphia speech, in which he identified himself as a Progressive. Roosevelt also discusses his opinions on the fair and direct representation of the People, and financial conditions in America.
1912-04-03
In a speech, Theodore Roosevelt attacks President Willliam H. Taft’s “feeble intentions” and his unscrupulous tactics in his New Jersey campaign.
1912
President Roosevelt expresses to James Sullivan Clarkson his wish for the sincere and free willed support of constituents in the Southern States, in particular African Americans. Roosevelt also critiques the media, specifically The New York Times and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, for their sensationalization of his political motives.
1903-03-13
Theodore Roosevelt compares the Progressive Party’s platform to the Democrats’ platform, highlighting areas where it stands “silent” on protecting the public and conditions for workers.
1912-10-12
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the Republican Party’s 1912 Platform and its position on several topics, including economics, constitutionalism, and public welfare. Item includes several drafts.
1912-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Joseph Allen for his letter to Roosevelt, as well as his support in the political campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Juliette Arden for her support of Roosevelt’s political campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary declines an invitation from Dr. Holm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-15
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the duty of the American people to stand up and be heard if they believe in the Progressive cause. He explains the corruption that both the Republican and Democratic parties have allowed to enter into American politics and how a vote for the Progressive Party will combat that. He also explains recent testimony in Congress given by Pennsylvania Senator Boies Penrose and John D. Archbold of Standard Oil Company. While those two men were testifying against Roosevelt, they were in fact testifying for actions taken by Cornelius Newton Bliss when he was treasurer of the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1912-09-22
President Roosevelt confirms receipt of Robert Grant’s two letters mentioning Sioux Falls and Sioux City, and comments on a questionable letter he received from a man, possibly a “campaign trick.”
1904-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt attempts to arrange an introduction and dinner between Robert Grant and newspaper editor William Allen White prior to his arrival and visit to Grant’s home in Boston.
1912-02-20
An unidentified individual gives journalist Frank Andrew Munsey his opinion on Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 campaign against William H. Taft.
1912-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the concept of popular rule and government and Herbert David Croly’s book, The Promise of American Life.
1911