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Heinrich H. T. Haas asks Theodore Roosevelt about the safety of the United States for the twentieth century. Haas believes the continued existence of the United States is up to the will of God and also depends on future presidents and Haas hopes Roosevelt will be president in 1912.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
John William Burgess, a prominent American political scientist, reports to President Roosevelt on the success of the Roosevelt Professorship, and the exchange program, at Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universita¨t Berlin. Burgess describes the impact of his inaugural address as Roosevelt Professor, that it was pre-approved by both the Prussian Ministry of Education and by Emperor Wilhelm II’s former tutor Georg Hinzpeter, and well-received by the Germans and by the Emperor himself. He says those who objected were Americans and Englishmen who oppose friendship between the United States and Germany. He says this press completely misrepresented what was said through the “journalistic hysteria” that was published in American papers. Burgess reports that the Roosevelt Professorship is now “on a foundation which cannot be shaken.” Burgess also expresses his view the issue of states’ rights and federal treaties, namely that the Constitution gives the president treaty-making powers which the citizens of the states are bound by just as they are to laws of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-18
From the side of a broad avenue, a crowd of people await the arrival of President Roosevelt. The marching military that precedes his carriage can be seen at a distance of a quarter of a mile away. Four other camera positions along the march include the escort, the dignitaries, and at the conclusion, Roosevelt in his carriage.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1903-05-12
President Roosevelt gives the crowd gathered at the Chattanooga Court House a few remarks despite being behind schedule. He reminds them that Tennesseans have collectively served sixteen years as president (referring to Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson). Though “there were differences as to Andrew Jackson’s policies,” Roosevelt especially praises “Old Hickory” as a man of character, “rugged honesty,” and “absolute fearlessness.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-08
In the script for an economic policy speech to be delivered at the Cincinnati Music Hall before many captains of industry, President Roosevelt argues that the trusts are a natural result of the prosperity brought by the Industrial Revolution and that we cannot pride ourselves on progress while denouncing the men whose “commanding business ability” made it possible. He uses the example of how one can control the Mississippi River’s flooding but not prevent it; therefore, America cannot end corporations but can and must study and regulate them. Roosevelt urges calm, informed evolution on the issue of trusts, not rancorous revolution. Labeling the “demagogic denunciation of wealth” to be unwholesome and even dangerous, he asserts that the public’s objection to any corporation should be based on its conduct, not its size or wealth. Roosevelt opposes lifting tariffs for trust-made goods, as that would hurt smaller producers and wage workers more than the trusts. Since most trusts conduct interstate commerce, Roosevelt recommends federal oversight, calling for legislative solutions and perhaps a constitutional amendment. He reminds the crowd that, as part of the executive branch, he is limited in his ability to stop the trusts alone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-20
In this economic policy speech at the Cincinnati Music Hall, President Roosevelt begins by joking about how he messed up the opening music by requesting “Garryowen,” which the band apparently did not know how to play. Roosevelt argues that the trusts are a natural result of the prosperity brought by the Industrial Revolution and that we cannot pride ourselves on progress and prosperity while denouncing the men who made this possible. He compares the present situation to flood control; just as one can control the Mississippi River’s flooding but not prevent it, so too America cannot end corporations but can study and regulate them so that they can “subserve the public good.” Roosevelt urges calm, informed evolution on the issue of trusts, not rancorous revolution and asserts that the public’s objection to any corporation should be based on its conduct, not its size or wealth. He advocates for free trade, noting that the lifting of tariffs for trust-made goods would hurt smaller producers and wage workers more than the trusts. Since most trusts conduct interstate commerce, he recommends federal oversight, calling for legislative solutions and perhaps a constitutional amendment. He reminds the crowd that, as part of the executive branch, he is limited in his ability to stop the trusts alone. Roosevelt encourages the crowd not to “be made timid or daunted by the size of the problem” and concludes with the assertion that “all men, rich and poor alike, shall obey the law alike and receive its protection alike.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-20
This film compilation presents Theodore Roosevelt at various public functions in support of the war effort.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1917-1918
President Wilson is a chef roasting hot dogs labeled “Congress” on a grill labeled “Washington in Summer” at a beach, with bathing house and lighthouse in the background.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-07-16
President Wilson as a doctor stands at an open door labeled “63rd Congress,” telling Uncle Sam as an expectant father standing outside the door that it looks like “it’s going to be twins.” In other words, the 63rd Congress will pass legislation on tariff reform and currency reform, as Oscar W. Underwood, coming upstairs, brings a second bed labeled “Currency Reform” to place next to a bed labeled “Tariff Reform.” Caption: Dr. Wilson–Prepare yourself for a great joy. I think it’s going to be twins.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-07-16
Illustration shows a cameo portrait of President Wilson as a mosquito.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-07-23
Ian Hamilton enjoyed his visit. He encloses a letter of introduction from Arthur Hamilton Lee which he forgot to give President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-16