Politicians--Public opinion

Telegram from Augustus Peabody Gardner to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Gardner does not have the time to speak to Massachusetts Senators Winthrop Murray Crane or Henry Cabot Lodge due to his traveling and speaking schedule in the last days before the election. Gardner will follow Roosevelt’s judgement and not publish the letter, but he regrets the effects of the case on his reputation. Gardner is sure that Charles M. Hoyt will work for the Republican ticket regardless, and that the only candidacy that will be affected is his own.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

The progress of the world

An article in The American Review of Reviews reflects on the current political situation in Congress, especially lamenting that both houses are controlled by powerful cliques who work in their own interests, often at the expense of legislation that would benefit the people. In particular, tariffs and appropriations for the construction of battleships are discussed. The author also speculates about the outcomes of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions and the upcoming presidential campaign, as well as the necessity of a good man to run the Republican convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-21

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White expects Theodore Roosevelt to be nominated and win the election by a large margin. White will be writing articles for the campaign and is working on a full article on the post office investigation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-15

Parker at the front

The Democratic primary in New York has made Judge Parker the leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-30

A foregone conclusion

The outcome of the New York Republican state convention, committing the state’s delegates to support Theodore Roosevelt as the party’s nominee for the presidency at the upcoming national convention, is not surprising. It confirms the party’s stated intention of two years ago. In conjunction with several other states having declared their support, Roosevelt is now the presumptive Republican candidate. What is unusual, however, is that Roosevelt is the first vice president, having succeeded to the presidency through the death of a president, to receive such unanimous support for re-election. Part of the reason for this is that Roosevelt had already been a strong candidate when he was chosen to run as vice president. Another unusual characteristic of the upcoming convention is that it is not “packed” for Roosevelt, but that his candidacy truly reflects the will of the people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-12

Letter from the State Central Committee of Roosevelt Clubs of Texas to the Republican Party of Texas

The State Central Committee of Roosevelt Clubs of Texas presents arguments against Cecil Andrew Lyon serving as state chairman of the Republican Party of Texas.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-24

Looking around

There is growing evidence that the “Wall Street contingent” is searching for an alternate candidate to support in opposition to President Roosevelt. An initial favorite was Senator Hanna and current gossip reports growing support for Senator Quay. The first choice of the people remains Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-16

Boomed Hanna while in Ohio

J. Carter Cook states in an interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer that the Alabama delegation to the Republican National Convention will support Senator Hanna.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-09

Editorial from The Daily Tribune

Only people who object to a square deal for everyone are opposed to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt will do his duty fearlessly and ensure that all interests are equal before the law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-29

Newspaper article from The Daily Tribune

It is reported that E. L. Morse has opened presidential campaign headquarters for Senator Hanna in Kansas City, Missouri. Morse may be acting without the consent of Hanna. Hanna is a popular politician but the people will demand President Roosevelt as a candidate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-12

Nebraska for Roosevelt

A large group of Nebraska Republicans gathered in Lincoln, Nebraska, where the state central committee was deciding where and when to hold the state convention. President Roosevelt was clearly the favorite candidate of those present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-21

Teddy, we’re glad you’re here

Sheet music for “Teddy, We’re Glad You’re Here,” a song welcoming back Theodore Roosevelt from his African safari and imploring him to give up “the strenuous life” and let America love him. The cover features a portrait illustration of Roosevelt surround by hands reaching for the portrait and animals. There is also illustrations of the Sphinx and Roosevelt riding a camel.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1910

Why I lecture

In this article for Ladies’ Home Journal, William Jennings Bryan explains why he continues to give public lectures despite his governmental position as the Secretary of State.

Collection

America

Creation Date

1915-04

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood

John Campbell Greenway regards Senator Warren G. Harding, the Republican presidential candidate, as the candidate of a “little group,” and Greenway will not support the Republican ticket. Harding is offensive to progressives and will be controlled from behind the scenes. Greenway and the Arizona delegation did their best to support General Wood at the convention. He expects that Harding will be elected as a result of resentment against the Wilson administration. Greenway believes Governor Cox, the Democratic candidate, is a “man of decisive character” and a better candidate.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-09-16

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

John Campbell Greenway believes that the public wants Theodore Roosevelt to be a candidate for president. He encourages Roosevelt to make a statement about his candidacy soon.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-02-15

Telegram from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s prospects for success in Arizona are improving.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-11-02

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

John Campbell Greenway advises Theodore Roosevelt on how he ought to proceed in regard to his possible candidacy for president. If Roosevelt is to run again “it must be at the earnest entreaty of the people as a whole.” Greenway suggests that Roosevelt could be the Progressive and Republican nominee with adroit political maneuvering. He does not think that Roosevelt should accept a nomination from only a single party.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1916-02-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

After receiving Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter, Theodore Roosevelt wrote to David Goodrich and strongly stated the case. He also wrote to Major Llewellyn about corruption in the election of United States senators. The political situation is “very much mixed” and Roosevelt believes it would be a calamity if he was nominated as a presidential candidate. He does not believe he will be nominated but if there is a “genuine popular movement” he will not be able to decline.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-01-12

Le Roi est Mort! Vive le Roi!

Partial transcript of an article from El Universal in which I. Dublan Montesinos, former editor of “Modern Mexico” in New York, recalls his observations of President Roosevelt from the previous ten years. Montesinos believes Roosevelt will be a good friend to Mexico in his new role as president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to T. Herbert Warren

While president, Theodore Roosevelt advocated for the “Swiss system of universal service” but was mostly ignored. He has been attempting to teach Americans the lessons of the war and now has a considerable following. Roosevelt reminisces about John Hay and fondly recalls a gift Hay gave to him, a ring with a strand of Abraham Lincoln’s hair. He also appreciated a gift he received from King Edward VII, a miniature of John Hampden. The gift displayed King Edward’s refinement and nicely contrasted with the gift from Emperor William II, a massive bronze bust of himself that ended up in the basement of an art gallery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-07