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This article is the platform adopted by the Republican Party of Michigan ahead of the Republican National Convention. The topics mentioned include foreign trade, monetary and fiscal policies, the state electoral process, and Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-25
This postcard depicts the battleship USS Delaware, the ship that Charles C. Myers sailed on while serving in the United States Navy.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Perhaps it would not be improper for me, at this time, to briefly reply to the many questions that have been put to me concerning life in the naval service. Many and in fact most persons have an erroneous idea as to the conditions as they exist at the present time and are inclined to judge all men by a few that may sometimes be seen under the influence of liquor. Life on one of our great battleships is not all one of pleasure I assure you, but it is one of strict military discipline that cannot help but be beneficial to all men under its influence. Any of our great modern dreadnaughts [sic] may be likened to a small city–a floating city all by itself having a population of about one thousand men.
Here we see the United States Ship Delaware, which during her short life of less that [sic] two years, has carried the stars and stripes to more countries and with greater honor and distinction than any other battleship in the whole world, and I feel honored, Ladies and Gentlemen, that during her remarkable career, my home was on board the Delaware and that I was enrolled as one of the men who had taken that pledge of honor and stood ready at all times to sacrifice his life if need be for the protection of the flag of our country. The Delaware was by far the largest and mightiest battleship in the world until within the last few months when the Florida and the Utah were put into commission, and now they are only a few feet longer than the Delaware and from a distance do not in any way look superior to the mighty Delaware which at the present time holds the worlds record for honor, distinction and efficiency and is the only battleship in existence that has made two trips across the Atlantic without replenishing her coal supply and still have enough fuel left to make a third trip if necessary. she can stow away over 2600 tons of coal at one time besides several hundred tons of oil fuel.
Charles C. Myers describes a series of seventy-two postcards illustrating his time as a sailor during the Great White Fleet’s journey through South America.
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Theodore Roosevelt stands next to a large map of South America and points toward it with both his hand and a held device, identifying the area the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition explored in Brazil. Another man stands across from him and looks on.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-1918
President William H. Taft recently corresponded with Grosvenor Dawe of the Southern Commercial Congress regarding the establishment of a steamship company operating to South America, and the possibility of having one of their ships be the first to travel through the Panama Canal. Taft is glad people are taking steps to improve the United States’ merchant marine, and is sure if their efforts are successful they will be afforded all due privileges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-23
In a letter from Henry B. Joy to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman published in the Detroit Free Press, Joy discusses his current views of political conditions, warning against the dangers of tariff tinkering and the interests of the American people. Joy further comments on the upcoming presidential election, where he sees a Democratic administration taking over but hopes for Republican nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23
Gustav J. Karger reviews and praises President William H. Taft’s various achievements during the two years of his administration. By placing “the cause of the people above all other considers,” Karger finds Taft has reached the “heights of constructive statesmanship.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-30
Edward Earl Britton writes his autobiography in several parts, discussing his youth and involvement in many business pursuits. He breaks briefly in 1908 before continuing in a second portion, written in 1911. After reaching the present, Britton continues on by offering a prediction for the future of economic development in Central and South America. During his life Britton became connected with the Eagle Savings and Loan Company, wand was sentenced to serve some time in prison for the company’s deeds. The final pages of his autobiography feature several letters from friends petitioning New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes for clemency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03
President Roosevelt holds “the big stick” and watches as a number of South American republics put money into a locked box with a sign that reads, “Please help the poor foreign bondholder.” A man leans on the “president’s chair” and holds a paper that reads, “25 percent profit.” American battleships can be seen in the distance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-01
President Roosevelt rides a hobbyhorse as he has his sword through the “Constitution” and uses “the big stick” to hit “South American republics.” A “conquest and expansion” bird says, “I’m the bird of freedom now.” Several countries, including “England,” “Spain,” “Italy,” “Russia,” and “Germany” watch behind a park bench in “International Park—Keep off the grass.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08
President Roosevelt holds “the new diplomacy” Indian clubs and points them toward “Central” America and “South America.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-30
President Roosevelt wears his “grab policy” boots to walk from the United States to South America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-20
In the left-hand cartoon, an eagle stands beside two bones: “Alaska” and “Panama.” Caption: “American Aggression. American Eagle—”Let me see; what else is there in sight now?” Star (Montreal). In the right-hand cartoon, “South America” walks two dogs—”Colombia” and “Panama”—who are trying to catch a “10 millions” bone. In the next vignette, the two dogs fight over the bone. In the final vignette, Uncle Sam holds “Panama,” the bone, and kicks “Colombia.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01
Uncle Sam stands behind the North and South American continents, holding a “Panama Revolution” sword. Caption: Uncle Sam: Luck’s no name for it. I didn’t jest know how I was a-goin’ to give it that canal cut in the neck till I “found” this here sword.—Toronto World.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12
President Roosevelt stands with one foot on South America and the other foot on North America as he straddles the Panama Canal. Caption: Ready for Panama, Mr. Roosevelt will fulfill all his machinations and the universe will see another Colossus of Rhodes. Dominating the South and the North, he can look across without caring about the right, and give the last cut to the isthmus that is at his feet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-21
This collection of cartoons predominantly addresses President Roosevelt’s foreign policies, particularly pertaining to Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-24
A piratical President Roosevelt has disembarked from a ship and menaces a number of men in “South America” with a sword and pistol as they flee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-18
President Roosevelt holds a shining “big stick” as he rides away from the “Mantle of McKinley – 3 years wear” held by the inauguration committee. As he travels on the bronco wearing an “imperialism” crown and an “extravagance” saddle blanket, Uncle Sam, “So. Am. Republic,” and “Central Am. Republic” all look at him in shock. There is a sign that reads, “Inauguration March 4, 1905 IF.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-10
President Roosevelt stands as a giant wearing the crown of “Imperialism” and wielding “The Big Stick” over diminutive figures representing Colombia (lying on the ground), Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, Mexico, and Paraguay. Roosevelt’s left foot is on the torn and tattered “Constitution of the United States.” In the distance, Spain and others look on.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-05
Henry Fairfield Osborn comments on portions of a draft of President Roosevelt’s planned Romanes lecture that he will give when visiting Oxford University after finishing his safari. Osborn corrects some statements that Roosevelt made regarding megafauna and the evolution of animals in North and South America. He also raises some questions about Roosevelt’s statements regarding the development of different races and nationalities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-15