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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles G. Washburn

Theodore Roosevelt likes Senator John W. Weeks, but Weeks and his speeches were not well received in the West. Roosevelt believes it will be difficult to convince Progressives to support Republicans in upcoming elections. He views the Progressive Party of 1912 as representing the goal he has always sought, applying the principles of Abraham Lincoln to the 20th century. Roosevelt does not want to go back on those principles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Medill McCormick

Theodore Roosevelt hoped to establish the Progressive Party as the opposition major party during the 1912 election. He felt if it was not done then it could not be done. The party failed to establish itself. People who voted for the Progressive Party were “influenced by a great burst of indignation” but the party’s morality was too lofty and abstract. The party was also primarily opposed to Republican leadership but not Republican principles. Roosevelt describes the Progressive platform as “Abraham Lincoln Republicanism brought up to date.” He closes with a critique of the Wilson administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe he should go to Chicago, Illinois, as he would be expected to “make an elaborate public statement.” Progressives would be disappointed if he did not make a statement, and the public does not want to hear from a “beaten man” or the Progressive Party at this time. Roosevelt believes there is a “good fighting party” left from Indiana to the west but the overall situation of the Progressive Party is poor. This could change, and Roosevelt suggests that they should publicly proclaim their devotion to the party principles of 1912.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-30

President Roosevelt and the Southern problem

This newspaper article disparages the use of political appointments to maintain control of Southern “colored delegations” for “trades and spoils” at the national Republican convention. This practice upsets white Southerners and keeps the “Solid South” behind the Democratic Party. The writer supports President Roosevelt’s decision to seek counsel from Booker T. Washington regarding southern policy. Washington has advised Roosevelt that the “old gangs” should be “turned down” and that “highly respected white men” should be appointed regardless of party lines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-01

Roosevelt and the South

The writer supports President Roosevelt’s consultations with Booker T. Washington regarding Southern policy and political appointments. Under Republican administrations, Southern appointments have been controlled by professional, machine politicians that do not look after the best interests of their communities. Roosevelt appears to be making an effort to alter the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-01