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The Triumphant Life of Theodore Roosevelt

J. Martin Miller · 1904

An early biography of Theodore Roosevelt published in 1904 while he was president, including accounts of the 1904 Republican Convention.

An admiring 1904 campaign-era biography of Roosevelt published during his presidency and re-election bid.

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J. Martin Miller (ed.), The Triumphant Life of Theodore Roosevelt, 1904. Scanned book, Internet Archive.

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What it is

Edited by J. Martin Miller and published in 1904, this book tells the story of Roosevelt's career with contributions from figures such as Shelby M. Cullom, William Loeb, and George C. Perkins. It also covers the 1904 Republican National Convention and includes speeches by other politicians of the time.

Why it matters

Published during Roosevelt's presidency and his re-election campaign, this book shows how political supporters built up his public image as a strong leader. It also records the convention speeches and the career of his running mate, Charles W. Fairbanks.

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