# Henry Cabot Lodge — An Autobiography character guide

> Henry Cabot Lodge in An Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** H. C. Lodge, Senator H. C. Lodge, Senator Lodge, Lodge

**First appearance:** 0016-x-the-presidency-making-an-old-party-progressive

## Snapshot

The Massachusetts senator and historian whose sharp mind and steadfast friendship made him Roosevelt's closest confidant in the political and intellectual battles of his career.

## Who they are

Lodge, a patrician scholar-politician, shared Roosevelt's faith in vigorous nationalism, naval power, and Anglo-Saxon destiny. Their bond blended personal warmth with strategic partnership, each reinforcing the other's ambitions in Washington. He matters because he gives Roosevelt a trusted ally and mirror, helping to shape the ideas and alliances that carried him from reformer to statesman.

## In the story

### [Appendix C: The Blaine Campaign](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_autobiography_se/chapters/appendix-c)

Roosevelt discussed the convention with Lodge beforehand and they agreed to support Blaine if fairly nominated.

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