Tirpitz, Alfred von, 1849-1930

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Price Collier and assures him that it is fine they disagree, but notes that he will continue to argue “for what is fundamentally right.” As an example, he cites Coller’s recent book, with which he disagrees with certain implications but ultimately believes it is valuable for explaining the good things about British colonization and for instructing Americans about world affairs. Roosevelt also mentions that he “takes a certain grim delight” in the discovery that his opinions, while vilified by the “peace-at-any-price people,” may have had an ultimately positive impact on the proposed arbitration treaty.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Sternburg he was very interested in the speech given by Alfred von Tirpitz in which he argued that battleships are the key to sea power. Roosevelt jokes that Senator Eugene Hale should “learn the speech by heart.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is pleased that everything turned out favorably so no special answer is required for Captain Mensing’s letter. Roosevelt enjoyed Prince Henry of Prussia’s visit and was particularly struck by Admiral von Tirpitz.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador von Holleben for the volume sent by Admiral von Tirpitz and requests that his letter of acknowledgment be forwarded.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like the fact that Alice will not be attending the coronation of Edward VII to be “leaked out” and not given out formally. Roosevelt enjoyed the quiet, personal time with Prince Henry of Prussia and was pleased to meet Alfred von Tirpitz, Secretary of the German Navy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Ambassador to Germany Tower forwards a portion of a letter he sent President Roosevelt to Secretary of State Root regarding newspaper reports that David Jayne Hill would be appointed Ambassador to Germany. Tower says that Emperor William II does not like Hill and asked him to ask Roosevelt to appoint someone else. The Emperor’s request puts Tower in a delicate position as Hill will be his immediate successor. The Emperor understood this and spoke with Lloyd Griscom to relay the message to Roosevelt instead.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-27

Creator(s)

Tower, Charlemagne, 1848-1923

Ambassador Tower has spoken with Emperor William II about a variety of issues. First, they spoke about a joint declaration by the United States, Germany, and China regarding the Chinese Empire and open commerce policies. The Emperor wants Tower to impress upon President Roosevelt that a formal public announcement of this policy is important to ensure China’s integrity. The Emperor also spoke with Tower about his dislike of David Jayne Hill, who will replace Tower as ambassador in Berlin. He will speak to American Ambassador to Italy Lloyd Carpenter Griscom about the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-16

Creator(s)

Tower, Charlemagne, 1848-1923

Ambassador Sternburg forwards President Roosevelt the details of the twentieth session of the Reichstag, which he received from Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz. Sternburg had told Tirpitz what President Roosevelt said about his remarks on battleships. Sternburg wishes Roosevelt continued success and fun on his hunting trip.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-12

Creator(s)

Sternburg, Hermann Speck von, Freiherr, 1852-1908

Carl Cavanagh Hodge examines Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas and policies regarding naval policy in the context of international relations and a naval arms race in the first decade of the twentieth century. Hodge emphasizes Roosevelt’s reading and use of the ideas of naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan, and he compares American naval plans with those of Great Britain and Germany. Hodge frames Roosevelt’s policies within the context of friendly relations with Great Britain, an increasingly assertive Germany, and the rising power of Japan, especially in the wake of the Russo-Japanese War. Hodge highlights the acquisition and construction of the Panama Canal and the voyage of the Great White Fleet as key parts of Roosevelt’s overall naval strategy. He notes Roosevelt’s embrace of the battleship as a means of engaging other nations’ fleets abroad, and he asserts that Roosevelt saw the fleet as an important symbol of American power. 

Eight photographs, including those of Roosevelt and Mahan, and one illustration supplement the article. A text with the mission statement of the Theodore Roosevelt Association appears in the endnotes. 

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

President Roosevelt writes to Ambassador Reid about ongoing negotiations between France and Germany about Morocco. Beginning with background information about the situation, with Germany wishing to call a conference to reform the government of Morocco—in opposition to France—Roosevelt then includes the text of numerous letters and telegrams in English and French from various parties related to this issue. Roosevelt says he will send copies of this letter to Henry White and George von Lengerke Meyer, and will show it to Secretary of State Elihu Root, as well, but no one else, as it is to be strictly confidential. He closes with some personal remarks to Reid, responding to a previous letter from him, and thanking him for presenting Milla Shonts and her daughters. The envelope appended at the end suggests that this is the copy of the letter which was sent to Meyer.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1906-04-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

At the direction of Admiral von Tirpitz, Lieutenant Commander Rebeur-Paschwitz encloses sketches of Germany’s recently built battleships for President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-14

Creator(s)

Rebeur-Paschwitz, Hubert von, 1863-1933

Hubert von Rebeur-Paschwitz requests confirmation that President Roosevelt has received the book and letter sent by Admiral von Tirpitz.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-04

Creator(s)

Rebeur-Paschwitz, Hubert von, 1863-1933

Ambassador von Holleben ackowledges receiving President Roosevelt’s letter and has forwarded the letter to Admiral von Tirpitz.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-18

Creator(s)

Holleben, Theodor von, 1840-1913