Political parties
The Republican Party is the party of national unity, both during the Civil War and under the Roosevelt Administration.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-06-12
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Political parties--Public opinion
Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood
John Campbell Greenway expresses his disappointment that General Wood did not win the Republican presidential nomination. He feels the Republicans have been weakened in Arizona. Greenway may support the Democratic candidate, Governor Cox. He provides the names of several Arizonans that Wood can thank for their support.
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Creation Date
1920-08-06
Senator Beveridge’s Lincoln Day speech
Senator Beveridge’s speech, delivered at the Hotel Astor, New York City, on February 12, 1913, discusses the current state of confusion and division in both the Republican and Democratic political parities. Beveridge argues that state of affairs requires a new party, the Progressive Party, and contributes its establishment to Theodore Roosevelt. Throughout, he invokes the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the Progressive Party’s fulfillment of his aspirations and principles.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1913-03
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Raymond Robins
Theodore Roosevelt views the war as a battle between militarism and democracy. Currently, Russia and Japan are allied with democracy, but with their “alien” institutions and ideals they may “menace civilization.” To do her duty, the United States must be the “just man armed” and avoid pacifism. Roosevelt, and his views, are unpopular and he no longer desires to be a political candidate. He fears his candidacy would be interpreted as greedy ambition. Roosevelt is also opposed by many Catholics due to his previous policies and recent statements. His victory in the Barnes libel suit was also a victory for his supporters as it showed they were right about “boss rule and crooked business.” Roosevelt feels he has done his share in the progressive movement and can no longer take a leading role. The public has had enough of reform and Roosevelt’s presence will now hinder, rather then benefit, the cause.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-06-03
Bigger than his party
Full color political cartoon depicting President Roosevelt and the Republican elephant on the scale of “Public Opinion.” Roosevelt is much larger, in the foreground, and vastly outweighs a tired looking elephant.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Letter to Paul Morton
The writer informs Paul Morton that the state of Colorado will go with President Roosevelt in the upcoming elections and that Colorado Republicans will be successful as well.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-30
Letter from Amasa Pierce Thorton to Theodore Roosevelt
Amasa Pierce Thornton informs President Roosevelt of his opinions on the upcoming election in New York City and New York state, especially regarding the New York County Committee. He also details his opinions on the Republican party and the proposed “Liberalizing Sunday” at churches.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-04
Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson believes that in the upcoming election the Republicans will do well in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-27
Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson believes Republican prospects in Nebraska are favorable.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-23
Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has seen evidence of the Roosevelt administration and the Republican Party benefiting from the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-20
Letter from John James Jenkins to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Jenkins believes that the Anthracite Coal Strike is damaging the Republicans because the public associates the party with the wealthier part of society. He is confident that Congress has sufficient power to end the strike.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-06
Letter from Nicol W. Craw to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicol W. Craw believes that the appointment of George H. Roberts, a member of the county’s Republican executive committee, as postmaster of Kings County, New York, will damage the party’s relations with constituents and give the impression that there is a powerful political machine being built.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-19
Letter from Owen Wister to Theodore Roosevelt
Owen Wister is traveling to Washington, D.C., and requests to meet with President Roosevelt. Wister has just been in South Carolina and suggests a Union party could be formed in that state of people disgusted with Republicans and Democrats.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-17