US History
11/11/14
Imperialism Dialogue Portfolio
Booker T. Washington, & Teddy Roosevelt
BTW – Good Evening, my name is Booker T. Washington, and it is a pleasure to meet you. I have served as an educator, author, orator, and an adviser to numerous US Presidents. I was born into slavery, and have worked to become a leading voice of former slaves and their descendants. But today, I am here to join President Roosevelt for lunch, so please excuse my departure. It was a pleasure meeting you.
TR – Good Evening Miss! My name is Theodore Roosevelt, but you can call me Teddy. In my years so far, I have spent time as a politician, soldier, historian, and am currently serving as the 26th President of this great nation. I am the leader of the republican party (GOP), and the founder of the Progressive Party insurgency. ***LOOKS DOWN AT WRIST WATCH*** But today, I am here to meet with Mr Washington for lunch, you haven't caught a glimpse of him, have you?
BTW – President Roosevelt! How nice to see you again!
TR- **TURNS AROUND** Ahh, Mr Washington! The pleasure is mine. Shall we sit?
BTW – Yes we shall.
TR- Well Mr Washington, what brings you to The White House?
BTW- Mr President, sir, I'm actually here to discuss the rather vast and new concept of Imperialism being implemented in this nation.
TR- Ah yes, Imperialism.
BTW- With all do respect sir, I wanted to find out just what you were thinking during your decision on the Annexation of Hawaii? See, from my point of view, I see this as “American Imperialism” triumphing over justice and democracy. To me this just looks like part of our plan for American westward expansion. It looks as if we are throwing away the rights of the generations of people who inhabit those countries, just so we can secure ports.
TR- Does it not mean anything to you that our place as a country on this fine globe is one of respect? Don't you have the faith and pride in America as I do to see her as a Global Power, and ensure the rest of the world sees her as one also? Their is nothing more important then the citizens of this nation being protected, cared for, and provided for. By securing as many ports and colonies as possible, we are cementing America as a global power in both military and trade capacities.
BTW- Yes, but as I said in 1889 in Ash-field, Massachusetts, and will say it again now, “I went to the sandwich islands with a bible and a book of prayers, to win the soul of the natives. And we ended up taking their country without giving them the say of yay or nay.” And now more then ever I feel that this is happening once again. I believe that we should give these people the chance and ability to govern themselves, instead of us just intervening for our own good.
TR- My plan is to annex The Philippines and Puerto Rico. I feel that the Philippines would be an ideal port and navy base. Also, I believe that “Imperialism” will bring an well needed strength to our military, which is my biggest concern in this Presidency as our military is what protects our country from harm.
BTW- I do have to agree with you on our military, President Roosevelt. I believe that imperialism will strengthen our military, especially our navy. But personally, I feel that we should make more peace, and leave these other countries to their own affairs, verses getting all tangled into their mumble jumble, and finding more war on our hands.
TR- Well thank you for your agreement Mr Washington. Your perspective on =this great nations affairs is extremely respected.
BTW – Always good to see you, Mr President.
TR- As to you, Mr Washington.
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