Feb 26, 1906
Be it known that I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority conferred by the third section of the tariff act of the United States, approved July 24, 1897, do hereby suspend, during the…
Teddy Roosevelt
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Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. A member of the Republican Party, he was born on October 27, 1858, in New York. Roosevelt was a prominent leader of the Progressive Movement, advocating for domestic policies that included trust-busting, regulation of corporations, and conservation of natural resources. His administration is noted for significant reforms and the establishment of national parks and forests.
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Feb 4, 1906
It is hereby ordered that block 77, in the town site of Randlett, Utah, as per plat approved by the Secretary of the Interior, December 2, 1905, under the provisions of sections 2380 and 2381, Revised Statutes, located in sec. 7, T. 3 S…
Jan 30, 1906
The use and occupancy of the land in question be subject to such right, title, and interest as the Indians have in and to the same, and that it be vacated whenever the interest of the Indians shall require it, upon notice to that effect to…
Jan 7, 1906
All our citizens have a right to congratulate themselves upon the high standard of efficiency and integrity which has been hitherto maintained by the representatives of the government in doing this great work.
Jan 7, 1906
I repeat that the work on the isthmus has been done and is being done admirably.
Jan 7, 1906
The sensation-mongers...may ground their accusations on false statements.
Jan 7, 1906
We are undertaking in Panama a gigantic task--the largest piece of engineering ever done.
Jan 7, 1906
In every instance the accusations have proved to be without foundation in any shape or form.
Jan 7, 1906
I renew the recommendation which I made to the Congress on January 19, 1903, that, as an act of equity and comity, provision be made for reimbursement to the firm of the money expended by it in making the repairs to the ship which the…
Nov 29, 1905
They have become indissolubly incorporated in the great army of American citizenship.
Nov 29, 1905
If any people are oppressed anywhere the wrong inevitably reacts in the end on those who oppress them.
Nov 29, 1905
I make an exception in this case because the lamentable and terrible suffering to which so many of the Jewish people in other lands have been subjected.
Nov 29, 1905
I am forced to make a rule not to write letters on the occasion of any celebration.
Nov 29, 1905
They are engaged in generous rivalry with their fellow-citizens of other denominations in advancing the interests of our common country.
Nov 17, 1905
Schedule A of the civil service rules is hereby amended by adding to Section II, Treasury Department, a new clause to be numbered 12, to read as follows:12. One examiner of tobacco and one examiner of tea in the Customs Service at the Port…
Nov 16, 1905
No person shall be removed from a competitive position except for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service.
Nov 16, 1905
When misconduct is committed in the view and presence of the President or head of an executive department, removal may be made summarily, and no statement of reasons need be filed.
Nov 16, 1905
The civil service commission shall have no jurisdiction to vestigate any removal unless it is alleged that the procedure required by section 2 of rule 12 has not been followed or that the removal was made for political or religious reasons.
Nov 16, 1905
When misconduct is committed in the view and presence of the President or head of executive department removal may be made summarily and without notice.
Nov 1, 1905
The foes from whom we should pray to be delivered are our own passions, appetites, and follies; and against these there is always need that we should war.
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