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Smith, Adam, 1723-1790

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Europe likes Roosevelt

Europe likes Roosevelt

George Brinton McClellan Harvey, editor of Harper’s Weekly, offers a tongue-in-cheek report on the reasons for President Roosevelt’s “universal popularity” in Europe. German Emperor William II would like to see Roosevelt serve a second elected term, as it would indicate that autocracy is still popular, provided the leader is charismatic and benevolent. England and France view the “staggering blow” dealt to the American railroad industry by Roosevelt with glee. European powers are happy to take advantage of the opportunities presented by American politics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-28

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Alfred Thayer Mahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Alfred Thayer Mahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Captain Mahan emphasizes to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that he writes only to suggest thoughts or give information–not to influence action. He calls Roosevelt’s attention to two related factors: a previous article he wrote suggesting that the threat to Hawaii is from Asia, rather than Europe, and a situation in South America which saw the United States worried about not having a battleship in the Pacific Ocean. He suggests that a similar situation could now occur if the Japanese have two battleships while the United States has only one. Mahan feels that it is important that the United States begin to prepare its fleets in order to avert potential conflict, saying “preparedness deters the foe,” and helps maintain peace without actually having to fight.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-05-06

Creator(s)

Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914