Address by Elihu Root Before the Union League Club of Chicago February 22 1904

<p>This volume contains the address delivered by Elihu Root before the Union League Club of Chicago on February 22 1904. Elihu Root (1845-1937) was an American lawyer statesman and recipient of the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize. He served as Secretary of War and Secretary of State under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. Root's address provides insights into the political and social climate of the early 20th century and reflects his views on governance and American identity. This historical document offers valuable perspectives on the issues and challenges facing the United States at the time as seen through the eyes of a prominent figure in American politics.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>