Heatley, Jeff

Account of a welcome home ceremony in Oyster Bay, New York, for Theodore Roosevelt taken from three newspaper articles published on September 22, 1898. The compilation includes a description of Oyster Bay, a listing of some of the dignitaries and Rough Riders present, and a description of the ceremonies which included a speech by Roosevelt. Much of Roosevelt’s address is reprinted in which he recounts the makeup of the regiment, praises the contributions of Native American and African American troops, and recounts specifics of battles, including the deaths of individual troopers. 

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1898-09-22