Project Gutenberg 2022-05-21 Public domain in the USA. 128 Roosevelt, Theodore 1858 1919 United States President (1901-1909) Roosevelt, Teddy Address of President Roosevelt at Cairo, Illinois, October 3, 1907 $aUnited States :$bGovernment Printing Office,$c1907. 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.) "Address of President Roosevelt at Cairo, Illinois, October 3, 1907" by Roosevelt is a historical address delivered during the early 20th century. The speech reflects on the American character, the development of the Middle West, and the importance of optimism in national progress. Roosevelt articulates a view of government that emphasizes both individual liberties and the necessity for federal oversight of industries. In this address, Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri, highlighting the historical contributions of the region, including famous figures like Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. He encourages his audience to maintain hope despite challenges, arguing that historical pessimism can obscure the nation's progress and achievements. Roosevelt discusses the principles of foreign and domestic policy, advocating for a balance between governmental intervention and individual freedoms, particularly in the context of industrialization and corporate power. He stresses the importance of a strong navy for national defense and outlines the need for efficient federal control over railroads to safeguard public interests and ensure fair business practices. Overall, the address seeks to inspire confidence and action among Americans during a transformative period in the nation's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/addressofpreside02roos/ 20220506153814roosevelt 1907 US Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Speeches, addresses, etc. United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909 E740 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Politics 52974 2025-07-27T06:03:05.246053 text/html 29027 2024-10-18T22:05:10 text/html 285053 2025-07-27T06:03:07.669045 application/epub+zip 283676 2025-07-27T06:03:06.058037 application/epub+zip 126768 2025-07-27T06:03:05.601061 application/epub+zip 574434 2025-07-27T06:03:09.097018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565052 2025-07-27T06:03:07.325017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336997 2022-09-30T17:03:35.157402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 42710 2025-07-27T06:03:05.122101 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22558 2024-10-18T22:05:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17361 2025-07-27T06:03:09.224019 application/rdf+xml 11079 2025-07-27T06:03:05.777039 image/jpeg 2348 2025-07-27T06:03:05.688033 image/jpeg 276980 2025-07-27T06:03:05.263101 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia