| Author |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Shaw, Albert, 1857-1947 |
| Title |
Presidential addresses and state papers, Volume 1 (of 7)
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| Original Publication |
New York: The Review of Reviews Company, 1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
A Marshall and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
“Presidential Addresses and State Papers, Volume 1” by Theodore Roosevelt is a collection of speeches and public writings from the early 20th century. This compilation reflects Roosevelt's time as President of the United States, offering insight into his thoughts and policies during a transformative period in American history. The volume includes speeches addressing various national issues and events, emphasizing themes of duty, patriotism, and the responsibilities of citizenship. The opening of this work serves as an introduction to the significance of Roosevelt’s addresses, highlighting their value not only for historical documentation but also as an insight into the national character at the dawn of the 20th century. Roosevelt’s initial remarks express pride in the sacrifices of Civil War veterans, connecting their lessons of duty and brotherhood to contemporary challenges faced by the nation. He advocates for unity and mutual respect among citizens, emphasizing that the ideals of duty and justice must transcend political differences, laying the groundwork for the speeches that follow throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E740: History: America: Twentieth century
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| Subject |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74572 |
| Release Date |
Oct 13, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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