Speech of Elihu Root at Durland's Riding Academy New York October 31 1908; Volume 1

<p>This is a transcript of a speech given by Elihu Root at Durland's Riding Academy in New York on October 31 1908. Root a prominent statesman and Nobel Peace Prize winner addresses the political issues of the day likely related to the 1908 presidential election. The speech offers insights into the political climate and concerns of the Progressive Era. It provides a valuable primary source for understanding early 20th-century American politics the Republican party platform at the time and the views of a significant figure in American history.</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>