Latin America and the United States Addresses by Elihu Root

"Latin America and the United States" by Elihu Root is a collection of addresses and speeches written in the early 20th century. This work compiles the significant speeches given by Root during his visit to various Latin American countries as Secretary of State, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and mutual respect among American republics. The primary focus of the text is on fostering goodwill and cooperation between the United States and its southern neighbors. The opening of the compilation sets the stage for a series of speeches delivered by Elihu Root during the Third Conference of American Republics in Rio de Janeiro in 1906. Addressing various audiences, including government officials and students, Root articulates a vision for a united America that respects the independence of its states, promotes democracy, and nurtures economic ties. His speeches convey a message of mutual assistance and understanding, aiming to dispel misconceptions about U.S. intentions in Latin America and to advocate for peace and progress among the nations of the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Elihu Root was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and statesman who served as the 41st United States Secretary of War under presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt and the 38th United States Secretary of State under Roosevelt. In both positions as well as a long legal career, he pioneered the American practice of international law. Root is sometimes considered the prototype of the 20th-century political "wise man", advising presidents on a range of foreign and domestic issues. He also served as a United States Senator from New York and received the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize.