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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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Apr 6, 1904

Law—there must be more than good laws to make a good people.

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Apr 6, 1904

Nations are now brought much nearer together than they formerly were.

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Mar 31, 1904

Your attention is invited to the recommendation of the Secretary that 10,000 copies of the report be printed for the use of the Department of Agriculture.

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Mar 31, 1904

I transmit herewith for the information of the Congress a report on the progress of the beet-sugar industry in the United States during the year 1903.

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Mar 29, 1904

By virtue of the power in me vested, do declare the said tract of land subject to disposal under the provisions of said Act.

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Mar 28, 1904

Now, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested by section six of said act of Congress of June 6, 1900, do hereby declare and make known that said land is hereby restored to the…

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Mar 25, 1904

Physicians employed by contract in the Indian service and receiving not more than $720 per annum salary, may lawfully perform their official duties in connection with their private practice, each employment, however, to be subject to the…

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Mar 16, 1904

In compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 15th instant (the House of Representatives concurring), I return herewith Senate bill No. 2323, entitled 'An act relating to ceded lands on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.'

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Mar 15, 1904

To the Senate:I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, with companying papers, in further response to the Senate resolution of February 18, 1904, requesting information concerning the organization of the Government of the…

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Mar 14, 1904

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Mar 14, 1904

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State covering a statement showing the receipts and disbursements of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company for the month of January, 1904, furnished by the Louisiana Purchase…

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Mar 14, 1904

transmit herewith, for the information of Congress, a letter from the Secretary of State submitting a copy of the report of the commissioner appointed to carry out the resolution with respect to the Pan-American Railway, adopted by the…

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Mar 11, 1904

I inclose herewith a report by the Secretary of State forwarding the correspondence and papers called for by the Senate resolution of December 8, 1903, in regard to the claims against Colombia known as the Colon 'fire claims.'

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Mar 9, 1904

By virtue of the power in me vested by the Act of Congress aforesaid, do hereby withdraw from sale, entry or other disposition, the lands embraced within the former Fort Marcy Military reservation.

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Mar 9, 1904

All officials of the Government, civil, military, and naval, are hereby directed not only to observe the President's proclamation of neutrality in the pending war between Russia and Japan, but also to abstain from either action or speech…

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Mar 9, 1904

The Government of the United States represents the people of the United States, not only in the sincerity with which it is endeavoring to keep the scales of neutrality exact and even, but in the sincerity with which it deplores the…

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Mar 9, 1904

Courtesy, moderation, and self-restraint should mark international, no less than private, intercourse.

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Mar 6, 1904

If it should be found to be possible, I would regard this as desirable, and invite the attention of the Congress to the matter.

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Mar 6, 1904

The subject is one of such great importance and great intricacy that it is impossible for the Commission to report in full thereon at this time.

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Mar 6, 1904

I call special attention to the condition of affairs in the Indian Territory as there set forth.

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Mar 4, 1904

The reservation hereby established shall be known as The Cave Hills Forest Reserve.

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Mar 4, 1904

The public lands in the State of South Dakota, within the limits hereinafter described, are in part covered with timber, and it appears that the public good would be promoted by setting apart and reserving said lands as a public reservation

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Mar 4, 1904

The reservation hereby established shall be known as The Slim Buttes Forest Reserve

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