Address of President Roosevelt at Chautauqua, New York, August 11, 1905
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"Address of President Roosevelt at Chautauqua, New York, August 11, 1905" is a historical account of President Theodore Roosevelt's address delivered during the early 20th century. This speech primarily focuses on the intricacies of American foreign and domestic policies, particularly emphasizing the Monroe Doctrine and the regulation of big corporations. It serves as a reflection of Roosevelt's progressive approach to governance at a time of significant national and international change. In the
address, Roosevelt articulates his views on the Monroe Doctrine, asserting that it is vital for maintaining stability in the Western Hemisphere by preventing foreign encroachments. He speaks against the misuse of the doctrine by both the United States and neighboring republics and emphasizes the ethical obligation of the U.S. to help its less stable neighbors achieve prosperity. Transitioning to domestic issues, Roosevelt addresses the need for effective regulation of large corporations to mitigate monopolistic practices that harm the public and smaller businesses. He calls for a balanced approach that encourages fairness in business without stifling innovation and economic growth, highlighting the interconnected interests of all social classes. Through this address, Roosevelt aims to champion a just and progressive political landscape, advocating for responsibility in both foreign affairs and corporate governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Address of President Roosevelt at Chautauqua, New York, August 11, 1905 |
| Original Publication | United States: Government Printing Office,1905. |
| Credits | Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E740: History: America: Twentieth century |
| LoC Class | JX: Political science: International law |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc. |
| Subject | Monroe doctrine |
| Subject | Finance -- Dominican Republic |
| Subject | Corporation law -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68309 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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