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Progressive Party (Founded 1912). National Convention, 1st, Chicago, 1912.

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julian LaRose Harris

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julian LaRose Harris

Oscar K. Davis releases this item for the morning papers of August 3, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt describes in detail the treatment of African Americans by both the Republican and Democratic Parties, but believes that for the Progressive Party, this issue is not a race issue, but a moral issue. Roosevelt concludes that the Progressive Party, as well as Southern black men, will be best served by appealing to Southern white men who support civil rights.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-01

The birth of the Progressive Party

The birth of the Progressive Party

In his acceptance speech as the presidential candidate for the Progressive Party, Theodore Roosevelt describes the need for the party’s break from the Republicans and his campaign platform.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-06-22

Progressive covenant with the people

Progressive covenant with the people

Theodore Roosevelt explains why political parties were created and why the Republican and Democratic parties have failed the American people by becoming too involved with business and corrupt practices. The new Progressive Party has no such ties and is to be seen as the “instrument of the people.” The Progressive cause, Roosevelt asserts, is the righteous cause and he sees the great honor in representing the party and will not fail to live up to that cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-08

First National Convention of the Progressive Party

First National Convention of the Progressive Party

Proceedings of the first National Progressive Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, on August 5-7, 1912. Through a number of speeches, party leaders justify the party’s founding and define its political goals. Theodore Roosevelt is nominated as the Progressive candidate for president and Hiram Johnson is nominated as his running mate. Both deliver speeches accepting their nomination and expounding on progressive ideals. TR’s speeches are found on pages 60-145 and 298-301.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-07