The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Theodore Roosevelt

President, acquaintance of Mark Twain.

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Also known as Mr. Roosevelt, Roosevelt, President Roosevelt

First appearance: volume i january 9 1906

Theodore Roosevelt shows up with force in New York, January 10, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

President of the United States, characterized as impulsive and sincere, with his character illuminated by the Morris incident.

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Theodore Roosevelt first appears in 0037 volume i january 9 1906.

In New York, January 10, 1906: President of the United States, characterized as impulsive and sincere, with his character illuminated by the Morris incident.

Later, in Mrs. Morris's Illness Takes a Serious Turn: President urged by Cabinet officers to disavow the treatment of Mrs. Morris; he holds out against their advice.

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New York, January 10, 1906
President of the United States, characterized as impulsive and sincere, with his character illuminated by the Morris incident.
Mrs. Morris's Illness Takes a Serious Turn
President urged by Cabinet officers to disavow the treatment of Mrs. Morris; he holds out against their advice.
New York, Thursday, January 18, 1906
President criticized by Tillman for his handling of the Mrs. Morris incident.
Tuesday, February 20, 1906
Mentioned as a contemporary figure whose fame is compared to Wilkes's past glory.
Monday, March 12, 1906
President Roosevelt is quoted and criticized for his congratulatory cable to General Wood, which Twain calls a hollow convention.
Wednesday, March 14, 1906
President praised the Moro massacre as a 'brilliant feat of arms'; Twain criticizes his joy over the event.
Friday, March 23, 1906
Mentioned as the addressee in a letter superscription from a young English girl.
Monday, April 2, 1906
Mentioned in the news item as President who appointed Benjamin F. Barnes as Postmaster of Washington.
Wednesday, April 4, 1906
Mentioned in the context of the Morris case and as a subject of letters in the Nast auction.

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