Presidents--Public opinion

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit that he is concerned Kermit has not received any of his letters. He advises Kermit that if it is feasible he should get into the American army in France come summer. Roosevelt criticizes President Woodrow Wilson and complains about the unpreparedness of the drafted men and their lack of equipment. He says the general public are ignorant of military and international matters.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to criticize President Woodrow Wilson for a lack of military preparedness and reports a Congressional investigation has shown Secretary of War Newton D. Baker’s inefficiency. Roosevelt says he continues to write and make speeches in an effort to spur Wilson into taking more action.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to express his joy at the birth of Kermit’s son Joseph. He reports that railroad congestion reached such a point that all factories, theaters and such were shut for five days to save fuel for the trains. He criticizes President Woodrow Wilson and the War Department for their lack of preparation for the war and says he continues to make speeches about following the war through to the end and creating a policy of obligatory military training.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him about his current speech tour highlighting his feelings toward President Woodrow Wilson’s administration and those who do not support the war. He says he loathes giving speeches but was happy Mother could accompany him.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from Jack Cooper’s in Stamford, Connecticut where he says he went to lose weight. He criticizes President Woodrow Wilson’s slow response to building up the army.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-10-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his visit to the military training camp at Yaphawk. He was impressed by the men but troubled by their lack of equipment and proper training. Roosevelt blamed the War Department and President Woodrow Wilson. He adds he gave a speech at Princeton on the matter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-11-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit and Belle Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and daughter-in-law Belle to say how proud he is of them and all his children. He criticizes President Woodrow Wilson and says he will do all he can to secure military posts for Kermit, Archie, Ted and Quentin. Roosevelt gives an update on Mother and Ethel.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-05-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit and Belle Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt sends Kermit’s draft registration card, noting he is the first native from Oyster Bay, New York, to register. He gives updates on some of the grandchildren including Ethel’s son Cornelius who had his tonsils out. He mentions he had lunch with “Mother’s Greene” who is a President Woodrow Wilson man, much to Roosevelt’s chagrin.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-06-03

Sensation mongers

An article in the Lakewood Times and Journal discusses the political aspects of the removal of Laura A. Hull Morris from the White House. The writer argues that politicians are drawing attention to the incident unnecessarily and Morris was rightfully removed because she caused a disturbance after being asked to leave.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit about his last speech as President in Kentucky at a Lincoln celebration. Uncle Douglas Robinson is thinking of buying the horse Roswell. The plans for the Africa hunting trip are nearly complete.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-02-13

Senator Tillman and President Roosevelt

The Laurel Ledger prints an article discussing Senator Tillman’s criticism of the removal of Laura A. Hull Morris from the White House. The article speaks highly of President Roosevelt and also describes where a “woman’s place” should be, claiming that if Morris had been in her place “attending to her duties at home” rather than “trying to influence the government in her hen-pecked husband’s behalf,” there would not have been an incident.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-20

Mr. Hearst’s contest

The writer of an editorial expresses support for a speech in which Isthmian Canal Commission Chairman Theodore P. Shonts suggested naming the completed interoceanic canal in Panama the Roosevelt Canal. President Roosevelt has been a champion of the canal as vital to the carrying out of the Monroe Doctrine since he was governor of New York, and as President he is its most powerful supporter. Other editorials on the page discuss the political situation in Chicago and William Randolph Hearst’s attempts to settle the disputed New York City mayoral election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about Archie’s experience with clubs at Harvard and his plans for the future. Roosevelt says his next two books, A Book-Lover’s Holidays in the Open and Fear God, and Take your own Part will be published in the spring. Roosevelt mentions house parties, dinners, and visiting the Davisons. Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson and believes the American people have been behind Wilson but are slowly waking up.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-01-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his two books that will be published in the spring. He thinks Kermit will enjoy A Book-lover’s Holidays in the Open but does not think he needs to read Fear God, and Take your own Part because he is already very familiar with the material. Roosevelt says he is the only public man to stand against President Wilson, German-Americans, and pacifists. He goes on to criticize Wilson and mentions that the Republican Party will probably nominate Charles Evans Hughes to run against Wilson. Roosevelt also mentions a dinner he had recently and that he is helping Jack Coolidge get published.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-01-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say that he and Edith are about to leave on their trip to the West Indies, and he has sent Kermit a copy of his new book Fear God, Take your own Part. Roosevelt says the essays in it are the reason President Wilson finally began to speak out against Germany and for war preparedness. He also gives an update on Quentin.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-02-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit, concerned about Belle’s condition as he thought she was getting better. Roosevelt says he would come to them in Panama were it not for the Republican Convention in three weeks’ time. He also says he is sending Kermit another copy of his new book A Book-Lover’s Holidays in the Open. Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson and worries about Wilson’s actions should the country drift into war with Mexico.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-05-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he liked his editorial on “Statesmanship.” He tells Bishop that the Evening Post will not support him in his next campaign unless he addresses his “policy of violence and wrong-doing in Panama.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-11-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter and comments on the opinion and behavior of American’s during elections.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-03-16

Letter to Theodore Roosevelt

An anonymous writer insults President Roosevelt and his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt reports on the achievements of Quentin, Archie, and Ted at the Plattsburgh military training camp, noting that they received good recommendations from their officers. To Roosevelt’s delight, Archie was placed in a position above Ted. Archie and Ted also traveled to Montreal, Quebec, to view the military preparations. The Plattsburgh camp has been very successful, and other camps are being formed across the country. Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson for his policy toward Germany and Mexico.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-08-28