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President Roosevelt greets and thanks the citizens of Joliet, Illinois. He discusses the law, civil life, and citizenship. Roosevelt also discusses the lessons of self-respect and respect for others.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-03
President Roosevelt speaks at former President Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, about the lasting impact of Lincoln. He discusses the greatness of our forefathers as an inspiration for the current generation to do great. He discusses the current state of American government and its role internationally, as well as individual citizens’ responsibilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt appeals to the Republicans of Maine to fight against Germany in the Great War. Roosevelt draws from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to appeal to the people to remain strong and patriotic to their country and in the fight against Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt is speaking to the people in Boston, Massachusetts, demanding a call to arms against Germany and to fight the enemy in order to protect America’s ideals of freedom and democracy. He also speaks to the people about how they can join the fight from home by buying Liberty Bonds or volunteering for the war effort.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-05-02
The statue of George Washington, full-length, stands with right arm raised and with fasces behind him, at Federal Hall on Wall Street, New York City. A large crowd of men is standing on steps, among them William “McKinley,” holding a flag that states “The National Honor Must Be Upheld,” and from left, “Phelps, Carlisle, Sherman, Buckner, Palmer, Harrison, Hobart, Cleveland, [and] Flower.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1896-10-21
Theodore Roosevelt furiously writes at a desk covered with papers, which have also spilled to the floor. Outside the window are standing the spirits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln. Caption: George, Thomas, Andrew, and Abe — How did we ever run the country without him?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-07-20
Uncle Sam stands at the head of a table at a dinner party in honor of the “Bi-Centennial Celebration of the First German Settlement.” Columbia sits next to him. Around the table are a “Spaniard, Swede, German, Englishman, Russian, Chinese, Irishman” and at the far end an “Italian” hurdy-gurdy man, also a “French” chef entering on the left, carrying a large peacock on a tray, and an African American servant spilling trays of food on the Englishman and the Chinese man. In a cradle on the floor next to Columbia are two infants labeled “Malagasy” and “Corean.” Uncle Sam is offering a toast to the well-dressed German man standing at center. Puck, standing on the front side of the table, holding his lithographic pencil, offers a bouquet of flowers. Hanging from a garland on the wall in the background, beneath the heading “Germantown 1683-1883,” are portraits of Baron von “Steuben,” George “Washington,” and Marquis de “Lafayette.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1883-10-03
Graetz, F. (Friedrich), approximately 1840-approximately 1913
The spirits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln look at a throne draped with an American flag beneath a sign that states, “This coming term will end the first hundred years of the American presidency. Shall the century begun with Washington at the head of government end in disgrace with James G. Blaine in that sacred chair?” Below is Blaine, tattooed with scandals and frightened by the shades of past presidents, his hat labeled “Corruption” falling off, with his foot on the first step toward the presidency. Leaning against his back is Jay Gould holding a paper that states “Four Supreme Court judges to be appointed by the next president.” Also behind Blaine, on his hands and knees, is Stephen W. Dorsey, next to a paper on the floor that states, “Honesty No Requisite for the Presidency (Blaine’s Theory).” On the right stands Benjamin F. Butler as a court jester labeled “Barcain with Blaine.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1884-10-29
An angry mob of bankers, brokers, and financiers threaten Santa Claus who is hanging off the statue of George Washington outside Federal Hall in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Caption: Chorus of Bankers and Brokers — Just say Christmas to us this year, that’s all! We dare you!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-12-10
George Washington, carrying a small, potted cherry tree, turns to flee after reading notices posted on the “United States Bulletin Board,” some of which state, “Delicatessen Trust to be Investigated Next Week,” “Investigation of the Steel Trust Daily Until Further Notice,” “Investigation of Everything & Anybody,” and “Corned Beef Trust to be [In]vestigated Pretty Soo[n].” Also to be investigated are “Child Labor, White Slave, Campaign Fund, [and] Peanut Trust.” Caption: George Washington – This is no place for a man who couldn’t tell a lie!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-02-19
Two-page manuscript by Vice President Roosevelt about Oliver Cromwell on White House stationery. Text is comparing Cromwell to George Washington.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901
Theodore Roosevelt, wearing his Rough Rider uniform, and with a “Nobel Prize” extending from one pocket and “The Big Stick” leaning against the wall, changes the title of a large painting of George Washington standing next to his horse so that it reads: “First [crossed out and replaced with] Second in War, First [crossed out and replaced with] Second in Peace, First [crossed out] in the hearts of his countrymen.” A book “Alone in Cuba” lies on the floor next to his feet.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as George Washington, holds an axe labeled “1912 Candidacy,” and, with his left hand on his chin, he ponders chopping down a cherry tree which has a quote carved into it that states “‘The wise custom which limits the president to two terms regards the substance and not the form, and under no circumstance will I be a candidate for or accept another term’ T.R. Nov. 9, 1904.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-02-14
Theodore Roosevelt, on his way to the “Hall of Fame,” passes between two rows of kings, emperors, military leaders, statesmen, and others, including, on the left, “Alexander, Nimrod, Caesar, Joshua, Solomon, Moses,” and possibly Ramses I, King of Egypt; and on the right, “Wellington, Washington, Napoleon I, Frederick the Great, Cromwell, Shakespere [sic], Luther,” and two unidentified kings, possibly William I and Richard I, kings of England.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-09-04
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt compliments author John Torrey Morse on his biographical publications on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, making notes of specific details he enjoyed.
1893-05-05
Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, appears as it might have looked as the official summer capital, with a tennis court (a reference to the French Revolution), petitioners, government offices, and a small building on the left labeled “Executive Office.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-08-16
Early draft of Theodore Roosevelt’s address to the 1912 Ohio Constitutional Convention, which he delivered on February 21 of that year. The speech imparts his opinion on constitutionalism and the duty of politicians, and draws on President Abraham Lincoln’s attitude towards government. Four pages of the draft are missing.
1912-02
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Barrett Wendell’s criticism and believes the article would have had more impact if he had not been such a critic of President Wilson. Roosevelt admits he had neglected Washington’s writings, but had studied Lincoln’s in depth.
1918-05-08
Emory Speer wishes to deliver an address praising President Roosevelt’s accomplishments at the Union League Club of Chicago’s banquet celebrating George Washington’s birthday. Speer asks whether it is an appropriate occasion to deliver such an address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-21
The American events in honor of General Rochambeau, the commander of French forces during the American Revolution, has revived “feelings of old and fraternal sympathies” in France. In return, a bust of George Washington is being sent to President Roosevelt. Rene Lacroix de Vimeur thanks President Roosevelt for the reception he received when visiting the United States in 1902. Original and translation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-23