In August 1906, Roosevelt ordered the Public Printer to use simplified spellings in1574 federal documents and messages to Congress.

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Amen! You tell 'em. While dictionary publisher #NoahWebster played the largest role in establishing American spelling differences throughout the early 19th century, it was #POTUSTheodoreRoosevelt who officially championed these specific changes in federal documents in 1906.