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Theodore Roosevelt, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln

Theodore Roosevelt, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln

Celia Baldwin Whitehead critiques a recent speech by Theodore Roosevelt dedicating a park to the memory of John Brown. Roosevelt’s speech, while dedicating a park to Brown, does not mention him much, which Whitehead reflects on. She further compares Roosevelt’s handling of trusts and special interests to be similar to that of Abraham Lincoln handling the problem of slavery, and muses that, just as Lincoln ultimately came to the conclusion that the only way to control slavery was to kill it, whether Roosevelt will come to the conclusion that the only way to control trusts will be for the government to own them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-24

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

President-Elect Taft writes to President Roosevelt about the upcoming inauguration and legislative debates. Taft reiterates that he has not changed his mind about Fowler (presumably the Fowler Bill relating to financial reform, H.R. 12677) but will attempt to subvert any machinations by that bill’s sponsor, Representative Charles N. Fowler. Taft requests feedback on his inaugural address regarding relations with Japan, and shares that several prominent African American leaders, including Booker T. Washington, have evaluated his speech as it relates to African Americans. Taft concludes by warmly accepting an offer to stay in the White House during the last night of the Roosevelt administration, partially to undermine rumors that he and Roosevelt have been in conflict.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-25

Letter from Joseph Gurney Cannon to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Gurney Cannon to Theodore Roosevelt

Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon tells President Roosevelt that he did not know of Roosevelt’s suggestions before delivering his speech, but he still thinks the speech was close to Roosevelt’s proposal. Cannon describes the part of his speech that spoke about tariff revision and explains his thoughts on when the matter should be broached by the Republican Party. He also shares the pressure within his home state of Illinois for him to run for President in 1908 and drop out of the House of Representatives now.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-17

The other side heard

The other side heard

The unknown author defends President Roosevelt against criticism for not eulogizing General McClellan during a speech at Antietam National Battlefield. Military leaders are often praised and Roosevelt should be congratulated for praising common soldiers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-18