02627cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000360011524500710015126400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850801960043952013850063553400750202065300300209565300580212585600560218385600430223999900190228268136UtSlPG20260610134555.0mcr n260607r20221907utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE7401 aRoosevelt, Theodore,d1858-191910aAddress of President Roosevelt at Cairo, Illinois, October 3, 1907 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-05-21  aDonald 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.)  a"Address of President Roosevelt at Cairo, Illinois, October 3, 1907" by Roosevelt is a historical address delivered during the early 20th century. The speech reflects on the American character, the development of the Middle West, and the importance of optimism in national progress. Roosevelt articulates a view of government that emphasizes both individual liberties and the necessity for federal oversight of industries.  In this address, Roosevelt speaks to the citizens of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri, highlighting the historical contributions of the region, including famous figures like Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. He encourages his audience to maintain hope despite challenges, arguing that historical pessimism can obscure the nation's progress and achievements. Roosevelt discusses the principles of foreign and domestic policy, advocating for a balance between governmental intervention and individual freedoms, particularly in the context of industrialization and corporate power. He stresses the importance of a strong navy for national defense and outlines the need for efficient federal control over railroads to safeguard public interests and ensure fair business practices. Overall, the address seeks to inspire confidence and action among Americans during a transformative period in the nation's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Government Printing Office, 1907  aSpeeches, addresses, etc.  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1901-19094 uhttps://archive.org/details/addressofpreside02roos/40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68136  c108956d108956