Teddy’s hat is in the ring
Subject(s): Campaign songs, Political campaigns, Presidents--Election--Songs and music, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Sheet music for “Teddy’s Hat is in the Ring,” which celebrates Theodore Roosevelt’s entrance into the 1912 presidential campaign. The title and lyrics employ Roosevelt’s famous declaration, “My hat is in the ring.” The cover features an illustration of Roosevelt on a white horse raising his hat with his right hand. He is accompanied by another rider in a red shirt and white hat.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1912
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Dr. Danny O. Crew Collection of American Political Sheet Music
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Dr. Danny O. Crew and the Theodore Roosevelt Center. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Teddy’s hat is in the ring. [January 8, 2026]. Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293263. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Cunningham, George W.. Teddy’s hat is in the ring. [8 Jan. 2026]. Multi-image.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293263.
APA:
Cunningham, George W.., [2026, January 8]. Teddy’s hat is in the ring.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293263.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
APA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
