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LoC No.: 22014020

Title: Americanism

Original Publication: United States: Knights of Columbus,1915.

Note: Address delivered before the Knights of Columbus, Carnegie Hall, Tuesday evening, October 12, 1915.

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: “Americanism” by Theodore Roosevelt is a speech delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1915. This work is a political address that discusses the ideals and principles of American identity and citizenship. Roosevelt emphasizes the significance of a unified national character distinct from ethnic identities, advocating for loyalty to the United States above all. The main topic revolves around understanding what it means to be an American and the responsibilities that come with citizenship. In the address, Roosevelt articulates that true Americanism rejects hyphenated identities, insisting that all citizens pledge unwavering allegiance to the United States, regardless of their origins or religious beliefs. He stresses the importance of democratic principles, individual duty over individual rights, and the need for prepared citizenry both socially and militarily. He criticizes movements that promote sectarian or ethnic divisions while advocating for the inclusion and assimilation of immigrants into a unified American identity. Roosevelt's vision calls for a collective commitment to the nation's ideals and a proactive approach to societal and industrial challenges, ensuring that every citizen, regardless of background, contributes positively to the nation's welfare and unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

EBook No.: 68152

Published: May 23, 2022

Downloads: 663

Language: English

Subject: Speeches, addresses, etc.

Subject: Americanization

Subject: Citizenship

LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T10:31:09Z Americanism

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22014020

Title: Americanism

Original Publication: United States: Knights of Columbus,1915.

Note: Address delivered before the Knights of Columbus, Carnegie Hall, Tuesday evening, October 12, 1915.

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: “Americanism” by Theodore Roosevelt is a speech delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1915. This work is a political address that discusses the ideals and principles of American identity and citizenship. Roosevelt emphasizes the significance of a unified national character distinct from ethnic identities, advocating for loyalty to the United States above all. The main topic revolves around understanding what it means to be an American and the responsibilities that come with citizenship. In the address, Roosevelt articulates that true Americanism rejects hyphenated identities, insisting that all citizens pledge unwavering allegiance to the United States, regardless of their origins or religious beliefs. He stresses the importance of democratic principles, individual duty over individual rights, and the need for prepared citizenry both socially and militarily. He criticizes movements that promote sectarian or ethnic divisions while advocating for the inclusion and assimilation of immigrants into a unified American identity. Roosevelt's vision calls for a collective commitment to the nation's ideals and a proactive approach to societal and industrial challenges, ensuring that every citizen, regardless of background, contributes positively to the nation's welfare and unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

EBook No.: 68152

Published: May 23, 2022

Downloads: 663

Language: English

Subject: Speeches, addresses, etc.

Subject: Americanization

Subject: Citizenship

LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68152:3 2022-05-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Roosevelt, Theodore en urn:lccn:22014020 1