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Commissioner of Pensions Ware quotes a humorous excerpt from a letter that showcases President Roosevelt’s appeal to the public.
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1904-11-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles C. Bull, expressing his opinion about Woodrow Wilson whom he calls “the most wretched creature we have had in the presidential chair.”
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1916-02-04
President Roosevelt tells Mary Cadwalader Jones he discusses what he hopes to accomplish concerning the spelling reform in an upcoming publication. While it may cause a temporary worsening in spelling, he is sure it will lead to better things.
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1906-09-01
Postmaster General Cortelyou sends President Roosevelt an amusing version of the “big stick” adage from Artemus Ward.
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1906-02-17
Irish playwright Bernard Shaw satirically comments on the proposals of the Simplified Spelling Board.
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1906-09-25
In his article for Ladies’ Home Journal, Theodore Roosevelt describes the benefits of reading and provides advice on how to get people of any age interested in reading “serious literature.” Roosevelt elaborates on his reading habits and book selection processes, which stem from both his current mood and educational desires.
1915-04