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Theodore Roosevelt cannot review Arthur Astor Carey’s book. He agrees that the Boy Scouts should be trained to make them “first-class citizens” in peace and to be available to defend the country during war. No one can defend the right if they are not prepared to “stand up fearlessly against what is wrong.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt cannot make a speech on such short notice. Additionally, there are several matters he would like clarified before he could agree to speak. Roosevelt is concerned about the distribution of pacifist literature amongst the Boy Scouts. He states that the effort to prevent boys from being prepared to serve their country is treason. Boy Scouts should be taught to be “eager and willing to bear their part in any war” deemed necessary by their country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-30
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Charles D. Hart on the success of the Boy Scout campaign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The rapid and widespread fund raising shows that the Boy Scouts have “taken a deep and firm hold upon the sympathies of our people.” Roosevelt views the Boy Scouts as a valuable movement to the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-04