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The boy scout movement

The boy scout movement

Margaret Sanger writes about the Boy Scouts, stating that the movement was imported to the United States from Great Britain and “seized upon most enthusiastically by America’s grown up boy scout, Theodore Roosevelt.” Sanger criticized the Boy Scouts, claiming the organization was intended to train boys to obey and prepare them for the military, support the capitalists, and continue the oppression of the working class. She argues that President Roosevelt was “delighted” to “hasten” these ideas upon American society.

Collection

The Margaret Sanger Papers Project

Creation Date

1912-04-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt received three of Archie Roosevelt’s letters at once. Roosevelt will write an editorial concerning the Y.M.C.A., since he does not approve of men using the organization to avoid military service. It is good that Generals Wood, Pershing and Duncan are in charge of the war effort. Roosevelt will be returning home the following day.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-10-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt wrote an essay about the YMCA which drew protests. Roosevelt is excited to hear that the troops are in the trenches and is doing what he can to help rally support. Roosevelt’s grandchildren and daughters-in-law are visiting. He ends with reports of the political races.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-10-30