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"Good government is practically applying the principles which make a man a good citizen" - President Roosevelt

Roosevelt is shown in profile on the right hand side of the picture in the middle ground. He is leaning forward from a flag-draped podium to address the audience beneath him.

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"The old American theory - treat each man on his own worth as a man" - President Roosevelt, Old

Roosevelt is shown 3/4 back speaking from a railroad car. A very large crowd surrounds him, including several men who have climbed a telegraph pole and a number of people gathered on a roof in the background of the picture.

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Senator Chandler, President Roosevelt, Secretary Cortelyou, Mr. G. S. Edgell, and Dr. Lung, at the hunting Lodge.

The men stand in front of the porch of the lodge. In the background, a woman stands in the open door. A rider, barely visible on the right edge of the picture, gives a sense that more people were present.

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"Remember, the Monroe Doctrine will be respected as long as we have a first-class Navy" - President Roosevelt

Roosevelt, in the background, speaks from a podium decorated with flags and surmounted by a large eagle in front of a white clapboard building. He faces front. A large audience faces him; their hats occupy the picture's foreground.

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"We will win, not by following the easy, but the right course" - President Roosevelt

In the background, President Roosevelt speaks from a railroad car, facing 3/4 right front. A large audience surrounds him, completely occupying the fore and middle ground. A banner - festooned station takes up the right half of the background.

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The great crowd intently listening to President Roosevelt's now famous "Trust" speech

A mass of people standing behind a wooden fence. A woman and two children figure in the front row; the crowd appears relaxed and interested, and several people are smiling.

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Let the South Alone, Mr. Roosevelt

Author is upset at Roosevelt's attempts to put Black people in office in the South. He says Roosevelt has only succeeded in widening the gap between Black and White people and should stay out of the South. Second page includes advertisements and...

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[Presidential pardon of Charles A. Doyen, found guilty of violating Article 22 of Navy Code on 20 July 1901 in a court martial]

Doyen, a Major in the U.S. marine Corps, had a court martial convened to try him by the Commander-in-Chief of the North Atlantic Station on board the U.S.S. Alabama. He was sentenced to have his grade reduced two numbers and be publicly reprimanded...

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to F. Marion Crawford

Theodore Roosevelt declines to intervene in pardon application. He writes that he does not ask for pardons unless he is personally familiar with the case and would not want to impose on NY Governor Odell due to awkwardness.

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to Mr. Gilder

Theodore Roosevelt discusses the publication of the enclosed editorial (not included) on Civil Service and the good work several Congressmen have done.

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[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Brigadier General]

Appointment of Thomas Ward to Brigadier General, beginning July 22, 1902. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Acting Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant General's...

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[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Brigadier General (paper)]

Appointment of Thomas Ward to Brigadier General, beginning July 22, 1902. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded, Adjutant General's Office, Jul...

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[Appointment of Philip R. Ward, Captain in the Artillery Corps]

Appointment of Philip R. Ward to Captain in the Artillery Corps, beginning August 23, 1901. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded, Adjutant...

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to Quentin Roosevelt with accompanying photograph. [Decimalized .01- .02]

Writes to his son regarding family matters and missing his children. Written on White House letterhead with corrections in Roosevelt's hand. Accompanying family photograph of Theodore Roosevelt and two sons.

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[Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]

A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.

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to Victor Howard Metcalf

Roosevelt writes as President to Secretary of Navy Metcalf regarding a meeting designed to take stock of America's natural resources. Also invited were the justices of the Supreme Court, both houses of Congress, and his cabinet. Includes a stamp of...

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to William Howard Taft

Copy of a telegram from Secretary of War Root to William Howard Taft. Root thanks him for the successful result of his negotiations with the Vatican about the Friar Lands in the Philippines. He explains the position of the United States government...

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Instructions of the Secretary of War to Governor William H. Taft in the matter of the purchase of the Friar Lands in the Philippines.

Because Congress has not yet acted on recommendations of the commission in regards to the Friar Lands of the Philippines and Taft cannot delay his return there, the President authorizes Taft to travel to Rome to determine which authorities of the...

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to Gaston

Colonel Mosby, the former Confederate leader, describes a cordial meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt, the loss of his hat, boots, overcoat and cape in 1864, when captured by the 13th New York Cavalry, and the return of his hat. He discusses...

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Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt

One print of Theodore Roosevelt. Black and white bust.

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[The laying and completion of the Pacific cable] Volume 1

Two volume scrapbook covering the completion of the Pacific cable linking North America to Hawaii, Australia, and the South Pacific. Includes cablegrams charting progress of the cable and sending congratulations from officials in places along the...

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[The laying and completion of the Pacific cable] Volume 1

Two volume scrapbook covering the completion of the Pacific cable linking North America to Hawaii, Australia, and the South Pacific. Includes cablegrams charting progress of the cable and sending congratulations from officials in places along the...

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[Presidential pardon of James Clark, who was convicted of larceny]

Clark, alias W. Perry Martin of Texas, was pardoned by Roosevelt six years after he completed his sentence for stealing a horse, in order to restore his civil rights since he had "conducted himself in an exemplary manner." Partially handwritten....

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[Presidential pardon of M. M. Calloway, who was convicted of unlawfully entering a distillery warehouse]

Pardoned by Theodore Roosevelt, no reason stated for pardon. Partially handwritten. Countersigned by Attorney General P.C. Knox. Pages 2 and 4 are blank.

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to Mr. Hoover

Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...

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