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President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt

In a draft of an article which appeared in French in the journal Revue Politique et Parlementaire, Barrett Wendell describes President Roosevelt’s character and life story in terms of the American ideal. While born into wealth and position, Roosevelt worked strenuously for the good of the country. His election to the presidency shows that American democracy is not tyrannical, and recognizes excellence wherever it is found.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-25

A sketch-book at Newport

A sketch-book at Newport

Vignettes depict scenes of events at Newport, Rhode Island, during the summer: fashionably dressed young women arriving by carriage and automobile, women socializing among themselves and with men, driving automobiles, and yachts in the harbor. Caption: What a Puck artist saw at society’s summer capital.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1914-07-11