Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Americanism in Religion

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Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
November 30, 1908
Author/Creator
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Title
Americanism in Religion
Place Written
Chicago, Illinois
Pagination
26 p. : Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 11 cm
Primary time period
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
Sub-Era
The Politics of Reform

Roosevelt inscribed this printed edition of his "Open Letter" sent to newspapers to Edward E. Swadener. Roosevelt argues that religious belief should not be a litmus test for candidates, claiming that political history shows people of certain faiths representing constituents with beliefs differing from their own. He dwells at length upon the anti-Catholic attacks on Taft during the last presidential election because of his supposed Catholic sympathies. He argues for tolerance.

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