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“A vision of America worthy of our Declaration of Independence”

“A vision of America worthy of our Declaration of Independence”

William J. Vanden Heuvel looks at the connections between Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, especially their shared commitment to American engagement with the world and promoting conservation. Vanden Heuvel highlights Theodore Roosevelt’s winning the Nobel Peace Prize and his support for an inheritance tax, and he notes that both Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to regulate corporations and the wealthy for the benefit of the working class. Two photographs and a drawing of Sagamore Hill supplement the address.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2003-10-24

Creator(s)

Vanden Heuvel, William J. (William Jacobus), 1930-

Faithfully yours

Faithfully yours

William N. Tilchin recalls his friendship with William J. Vanden Heuvel. Tilchin quotes from their correspondence, and he notes that they shared a belief that Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt shared similar outlooks on domestic and foreign policies. Tilchin asserts that Vanden Heuvel devoted much of his work to linking the two presidents, as well as healing the rift between the two branches of the Roosevelt family.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Creator(s)

Tilchin, William N., 1950-

Theodore Roosevelt’s ship arrives

Theodore Roosevelt’s ship arrives

Theodore Roosevelt arrives back in New York on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. He is seen waving his top hat under the flag pole surrounded by a welcoming party of family and friends as the ship sits in quarantine. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is on the far left wearing a straw hat and his fiancee Eleanor Butler Alexander is in all white holding the railing. Franklin Delano Roosevelt can be see on the far right in a straw hat in profile.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-06-18

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed having Anna Roosevelt Cowles visit. Roosevelt considers Franklin D. Roosevelt “a fine fellow” but wishes he had Joseph W. Alsop’s political views. When he visits Farmington, Connecticut, in the spring, he expects William Sheffield Cowles to show him the bobolinks. Roosevelt cannot attend to all of his work, finds his correspondence “an intolerable burden,” and dreads his trip west, especially as his throat is bothering him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eleanor Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eleanor Roosevelt

The two books meant for Eleanor Roosevelt were accidentally sent to someone else but are being sent again. Theodore Roosevelt has been visiting the “cunning households” of Ethel Roosevelt Derby and Ted Roosevelt. He recently hosted Maud White and hopes to see Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt soon. Roosevelt has heard praise from all quarters regarding Franklin’s Navy work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Douglas Robinson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Douglas Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt asks Theodore Douglas Robinson whether he remembers which senator Robinson brought to see Roosevelt in connection with the Senatorial investigation into William Barnes’s handling of the affairs in Albany. Roosevelt is involved in a libel suit with Barnes and wishes for Robinson to contact the lawyer handling the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Anna Roosevelt Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Anna Roosevelt Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Anna Roosevelt Cowles asks President Roosevelt to read the enclosed letter from Frances E. Monson, and to have William Loeb write her if he knows of a place that can help her son. She recently visited New York, where she visited Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt, who have moved into their new home and are expecting their third child. She also saw Mr. Mills, who is frail but fondly remembers Edith. She has seen her nephew Ted, and will see him again on Sunday, and expects to see Alice Roosevelt Longworth today.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-18

Creator(s)

Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931