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This article explores the idea that Theodore Roosevelt intended to remain President of the United States for the duration of his lifetime, after John J. Fitzgerald found notes about the 1902 reconstruction, in which Roosevelt had underscored the word “temporary.”
1911
Cartoon depicting President Roosevelt leaving the White House in Washington, D.C. Next to Roosevelt are two figures. One is of a teddy bear holding a blanket and a suitcase and the other is of a man holding a sign with the words “66 days” written on it.
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1903-04-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary clarifies that any man born in Virginia, just like any state in the Union, is eligible for the presidency.
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1912-11-11
Frank Harper clarifies that Theodore Roosevelt is campaigning for a second elective presidential term. Technically, Roosevelt has only served one full term as president but many people believe he is a candidate for a third term. Harper considers it a matter of opinion.
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1912-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary returns to Matthew Hale a letter from Mr. Winslow and Hale’s reply. He also sends a statement of Roosevelt’s policy regarding the Philippines, extracted from his acceptance of the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 1904.
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1912-06-18
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Senator Lodge’s petition on the arbitration treaty. He can see no argument in favor of a commission which might contain foreigners exercising a power that rightly belongs to the President and the Senate.
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1911-08-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary responds to Gilson Gardner that Roosevelt will attempt to meet with the President when he goes to Baltimore, but that he believes the report in The World is nonsense.
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1911-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt was happy to hear from Gist Blair, but he must inform him that it is not possible for him to take part in the work of the Peabody Board, as his affiliation with it was part of his duties as President. Roosevelt is sorry that he cannot be of more help, but he believes that any letter from Blair to the gentlemen mentioned would receive consideration.
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1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt is informing C. W. Barron of his views on “The Audacious War.” Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson for putting in Huerta’s place a government “stained with infinitely more blood.”
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1915-02-26
President Roosevelt seeks the opinion of Nicholas Murray Butler concerning a recent letter by Mr. Rosewater. Roosevelt asks if he should change his acceptance speech in response to the way his “general attitude towards labor” was portrayed by Rosewater.
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1904-07-20
President Roosevelt asks Cornelius Newton Bliss whether Oscar S. Straus will support Roosevelt or not. Roosevelt also suggests that Jacob H. Schiff, James Speyer, and Straus should come out to see him, as they represent both the business and Jewish communities.
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1904-07-14
President Roosevelt claims that labor leaders are misrepresenting his statements and provides the facts in the Delaware case. Roosevelt also asks L. Clarke Davis to look to his actions and speeches to get the facts. Roosevelt also gives examples on corruptions that began before he was in office and how he is trying to stop them and remove the responsible people from office.
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1903-10-05
President Roosevelt grants permission for his article on the presidency to be published in the Encyclopedia Americana.
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1903-07-29
President Roosevelt is glad that Charles E. Rice’s collection of Presidential letters is so complete and submits his own letter.
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1902-12-16
President Roosevelt thanks Maria Longworth Storer for the picture of himself in uniform by Encke. Bellamy Storer is to give King Léopold II of the Belgians, Roosevelt’s greetings if they meet again. Roosevelt has followed Leopold’s career and is impressed with Belgium’s role in the development of Africa. Finally, President Roosevelt judges his first year as President and provides an update on the members of the Roosevelt family.
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1902-12-08
George W. Perkins outlines the plank he discussed with Theodore Roosevelt that would prevent the president from serving two consecutive terms. He believes that the plank will be received favorably.
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1912-06-11
Andrew Carnegie expresses his admiration for Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft. He is distressed that Roosevelt and Taft are now rivals and believes that if Roosevelt had supported and cooperated with Taft in 1912 another presidential term would have awaited Roosevelt in 1916. Carnegie hopes that Roosevelt and Taft can meet and resolve their differences before history records both of them as fools.
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1912-03-01
President Taft rejects the application for clemency filed on behalf of Charles W. Morse, following the recommendations of the Attorney-General. In coming to this conclusion, Taft compares the case of Morse with the case of John R. Walsh, convicted for a similar–if less severe–crime.
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1911-05-24
John R. Arbuckle of Arbuckle Brothers Coffee provides President Roosevelt with complimentary coffee through a prepaid express receipt. Arbuckle discloses a conversation he had with a Supreme Court judge, where they agreed that Roosevelt has acted for the good of the entire country, and is the ablest and most intelligent man to have been president.
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1907-07-05
Albert J. Beveridge informs William Loeb that his speech opening the Maine campaign will highlight the successes of the Roosevelt administration. Beveridge suggests they have the press spread word of opening the national campaign as well.
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1906-08-07