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Theodore Roosevelt at the Library of Congress

Theodore Roosevelt at the Library of Congress

Michelle A. Krowl of the Library of Congress presents twenty items from the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection. The material, consisting of twelve letters, four other documents, three political cartoons, and a campaign poster, encompass the years 1884 to 1934. Twelve of the documents were penned by Roosevelt, and Krowl provides context and background for each item while including quotes from the document in her description. The twenty items are preceded by a short introductory essay by Krowl which includes two photographs of the Library of Congress.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Creator(s)

Krowl, Michelle A.

The new nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt’s twentieth-century vision of a third founding and its contemporary relevance

The new nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt’s twentieth-century vision of a third founding and its contemporary relevance

James M. Strock identifies nationalism as the bedrock principle of Theodore Roosevelt’s political philosophy which he contends overrides categorizing Roosevelt as either conservative or progressive. Strock identifies, explains, and provides examples of the ten planks of Roosevelt’s nationalism, including patriotism, social mobility, service, and building the ranks of the middle class. The essay is populated by many excerpts from Roosevelt’s writings and speeches, especially the “New Nationalism” speech of August 31, 1910. In keeping with the content of that address, Strock includes many references to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

A photograph, political cartoon, and painting of Roosevelt join another political cartoon in illustrating the book excerpt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Letter from Milton B. Goodkind to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Milton B. Goodkind to Theodore Roosevelt

Milton B. Goodkind is glad he amused Theodore Roosevelt with is last letter. He hopes to speak in person with Roosevelt soon, but discusses possible Democratic presidential candidates. In response to Roosevelt’s article “Whats the Matter with Business,” Goodkind list several things that are wrong with business and why things are so broken and why promises will no longer be enough for American’s.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Goodkind, Milton B., 1863-1924

Letter from John E. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John E. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt

John E. Forbes tells Theodore Roosevelt that he hopes Roosevelt’s plan for dealing with trusts will work if he returns to the presidency, and all signs point to Roosevelt becoming president again. Forbes has worked with hardware manufactures all his life and shares his knowledge of trusts and the damage they do to people and communities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Forbes, John E., 1876-1935

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he was impressed by Frank Knox’s article. Roosevelt agrees that there is a growing sentiment for the changes that he himself has been advocating for, but points out that some will still stand against him. He advocates encouraging the growth of this sentiment, instead of fighting openly against those who are against him. Roosevelt also comments on the support of German-Americans and criticizes President Wilson’s actions and character.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-12-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to men who have volunteered for service in World War I

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to men who have volunteered for service in World War I

Theodore Roosevelt writes to the men who have volunteered for service in the firing lines during World War I to discuss his disappointment at being unable to join them, after President Wilson said Roosevelt could not reform the Rough Riders. Each man who was to be involved in the regiment can now join the military another way or serve his country in civil life. The funds that have been used for the regiment will be withdrawn and applied to another purpose. All four divisions would have sailed by September 1. Roosevelt challenges Wilson’s belief that the regiment would have only had a political impact and not contributed to the success of the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-05-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Augustus Peabody Gardner

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Augustus Peabody Gardner

Theodore Roosevelt informs Representative Gardner that he has decided not to apply to President Woodrow Wilson, as Gardner had suggested. Roosevelt explains that his initial application to be allowed to raise divisions of volunteer troops would be an act of service to his country, but feels that further requests for appointments would merely be asking for favors.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-06-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Georges Clemenceau

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Georges Clemenceau

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he appreciated Georges Clemenceau’s editorial.  He regrets that President Wilson has refused his offer to raise United States troops for the war effort.  Roosevelt writes that he wanted to establish volunteer troops to offer France immediate relief on the front and criticizes President Wilson for his lack of bravery and inaction.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-06-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919