Roosevelt Accepts Vice Presidential Nomination Letter
Theodore Roosevelt completes formal acceptance of the Republican vice presidential nomination. In his Oyster Bay letter to Edward O. Wolcott he stresses national duty, warns against Kansas City platform policies, defends gold standard, praises McKinley's tariff and finance, and urges united support for pro prosperity governance at home and abroad.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Edward O. Wolcott
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Piay
Congress
Hasen
Theodore Roosevelt on Philippines Policy and Self Government
Theodore Roosevelt argues for gradual self government in the Philippines, compares to Louisiana and Indiana, defends U.S. imperial policy as non militaristic, and warns against abandoning islands to chaos. He cites Jefferson, Jackson, Taft, and Wood, asserts merit-based administration, and rejects fears of militarism or oligarchy.
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Arcy
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Poston
Ty & Dupes
Theodore Rooasvalt
Debates on McKinley Roosevelt Support Split in Letters
A letter writer facts the Republican divide over McKinley and Roosevelt. He notes Jones Bently and Weldon plan to switch votes to attack the Democratic congress and impact a House victory. The piece references local postmaster, census, and pension issues shaping party loyalties.
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Orient
Memories of Maj McKinley and Gettysburg Valor
A Fort Collins resident recalls Maj McKinley in 1863 during Civil War scouting near Gettysburg. He describes the perilous times and a bold charge, noting McKinley drawing his sword and praising his men while their horses were wounded and oats ran low.
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Thomas O’callahan
Gettysburg
Collina
Bratery
McKinley
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Tevet
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