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Theodore Roosevelt tells Ernest Harvier that he is pleased with Clemenceau’s statement and wishes Woodrow Wilson would not have been influenced by politics. Roosevelt says his sons will be going anyway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Moses A. Gunst’s letter and tells him that his son, Theodore “Ted”Roosevelt, is working hard and hopes to fight under General Pershing. Roosevelt also writes that Senator Johnson is a great leader on a national level.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt thanks H. Rider Haggard for his letter and shares his opinions of President Woodrow Wilson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt states his reasons for opposing President Woodrow Wilson’s position during World War I. Roosevelt did follow Wilson for the first six months, but after that was convinced Wilson was completely wrong. Wilson denied Roosevelt permission to raise divisions and go to France for political reasons. There is a note opposite the second page of the letter that states Roosevelt wanted to keep this letter private, but after his death his son Ted allowed it to be published. The letter was then reproduced extensively.
1917-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt did not respond to Edmund von Mach’s previous letter as he did not want to say anything offensive. He has been informed that children are suffering across Europe, and if he were to take any action it would be for the benefit of “all the poor mothers and children.” Roosevelt will not advocate for the relaxing of the rules of war in favor of Germany as the Germans have taken advantage of these rules and continue to violate the accepted rules of war. Before the rules of war are relaxed, they must not be violated. Germany has killed thousands of mothers and children through submarine warfare and bombing campaigns. Germany also committed the initial wrong by invading Belgium and causing millions to suffer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s approval of President Wilson’s source was simply his approval of not following William Jennings Bryan’s suggestion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Lord Cuzon on taking office. He encloses the statement he made after the sinking of the Lusitania for Cuzon to read. Roosevelt tells Cuzon he wishes he could direct the foreign policy of the United States. He believes the American people would get behind taking action against Germany, but right now they are content to follow a different approach.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt would not permit anyone to mention the pictures of the Kaiser and himself with the Kaiser’s handwriting on the photos. Andrew Carnegie’s actions were definitely “pro-German and anti-English.” Roosevelt believes Carnegie has done more harm than good in regards to the peace process. He agrees with the Kaiser’s remarks about Carnegie. He mentions his book, “America and the World War.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Robert J. Wickenden about his view on World War I. Roosevelt believes that the nation should have prepared itself for war with Germany rather than taking an isolationist stance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-13