| Author |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| Title |
Address of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Boston, Mass., Saturday, April 27, 1912
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| Original Publication |
United States: Government Printing Office,1912.
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| Series Title |
Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate), 62nd Congress, no. 616.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Address of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Boston, Mass., Saturday, April 27, 1912" is a political speech by Theodore Roosevelt, presented during the early 20th century, specifically within the progressive era of American politics. This work offers an insight into Roosevelt's vision for America's future, advocating for progressive ideals and reforms in governance, civil rights, and corporate regulation. The speech addresses the necessity of prioritizing principles over personalities in politics and emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement in democratic processes. In this address, Roosevelt draws upon the historical significance of Massachusetts to rally support for his cause, which aligns with the progressive movement he represented. He outlines the contrast between his supporters—ordinary citizens advocating for change—and the "bosses" and established political figures associated with his opponent, President Taft. Roosevelt speaks passionately about the struggles facing working-class Americans, critiquing the judicial system's failure to protect their rights. He calls for reforms that would enhance citizen participation in government and advocated for justice and fairness for all, particularly the underprivileged. Ultimately, the speech serves as both a campaign rallying cry and a reflection of the political climate of the time, seeking a revitalized commitment to democratic principles and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E740: History: America: Twentieth century
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| Subject |
Speeches, addresses, etc.
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1909-1913
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| Subject |
Politics, Practical -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68081 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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