| Author |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Stout, Ralph, 1866-1926 |
| LoC No. |
21021610
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| Title |
Roosevelt in the Kansas City Star: War-time Editorials
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1917,copyright 1918,copyright 1919,copyright 1921.
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| Series Title |
Publications of the Roosevelt Memorial Association. 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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 |
"Roosevelt in the Kansas City Star: War-time Editorials" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical collection of editorials written during World War I, specifically from the period beginning in late 1917 until Roosevelt's death in early 1919. This compilation captures Roosevelt's passionate and critical perspective on America's military preparedness and the political dynamics of the time, illustrating his fervent belief in national strength and vigilance against perceived threats. The opening of the book sets the stage by explaining the context of these writings. It begins with Roosevelt's immediate reaction to the death of Dr. William T. Fitzsimons, the first American casualty in the war, which highlights themes of grief and national pride intertwined with criticism of America's unpreparedness. Subsequent pieces reflect on various aspects of the war, including the betrayal of American values by pacifist sentiments and the need for aggressive action against Germany. Roosevelt's fiery rhetoric and unwavering resolve serve to galvanize public opinion and demand greater commitment from the U.S. government in wartime efforts, establishing a robust narrative of activism and patriotism that resonates 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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| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1913-1921
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| Subject |
Kansas City star (Kansas City, Mo. : 1885)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67811 |
| Release Date |
Apr 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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