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Passeio público Theodore Roosevelt

Passeio público Theodore Roosevelt

Pictured are scenes in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael’s, Azores, including the Mae de Deus (Mother of God) church. When Theodore Roosevelt stopped at this island on his journey to Africa he visited this spot, which was then called Roosevelt Park. A tablet on the church bore the inscription “Passeio Público Theodore Roosevelt.” The caption “Remembrance of the 30th of March 1909” – the date of Roosevelt’s visit – appears below.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1909

The mayor of Des Moines has requested that all the large families turn out to welcome our president and prove that town is not threatened with race suicide

The mayor of Des Moines has requested that all the large families turn out to welcome our president and prove that town is not threatened with race suicide

The Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa, has requested families with a “goodly number” of children to be present when Theodore Roosevelt visits. It includes a cartoon with the caption, “The mayor of Des Moines has requested that all the large families turn out to welcome our president and prove that Iowa is not threatened with race suicide.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick C. Winkler

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick C. Winkler

President Roosevelt praises General Winkler for his conduct while attending a state visit by Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Roosevelt had invited several prominent German Americans to meet Prince Heinrich and especially wanted Winkler to attend. Roosevelt criticized other attendees, including Carl Schurz, for showing too much deference to the Prince and speaking to him only in German. Winkler, however, spoke in English and treated him as he would any prominent foreigner regardless of royal birth. Roosevelt considered this an example to all Americans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bernard Goldsmith

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bernard Goldsmith

President Roosevelt informs Bernard Goldsmith that he will not be able to visit Abyssinia (present day Ethiopia). Roosevelt explains that he wishes to travel as a private citizen during his upcoming African safari, and if he attended one court, he would have to make official visits wherever he goes. He also mentions that he would also rather hunt by himself than with an emperor and his retinue accompanying him. Roosevelt would like to see Goldsmith when he returns to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-01

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid updates President Roosevelt on diplomatic affairs in London. Reid has spoken with several British authorities regarding Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. The Japanese Ambassador to Great Britain, Jutarō Komura, met with Reid at a luncheon given for members of the Olympic committee and emphasized that he and the Japanese Emperor recognized the United States as a friend. The Chinese Ambassador held a dinner and expressed friendly regard toward the United States. Reid provides a detailed description of two controversial Olympic races in London: in the 400 meter race, an American was disqualified for breaking the rules, and in the marathon, the Italian winner was disqualified in favor of an American. Reid notes that the American athletes, while somewhat justified in their frustrations, were seen by the British press as ill-mannered. Finally, Reid says he doubts that Roosevelt can make private visits to Paris and London on his way back from Africa without giving offense to government officials who would expect a state visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-11