Letter from John E. Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt
John E. Lewis writes Theodore Roosevelt about his memories of finding Quentin Roosevelt’s grave in July 1918. Lewis believes he was the first American soldier to make an attempt to decorate and beautify the grave. His unit built a fence and placed a wooden cross. Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army held a service. Lewis also asked a French priest to conduct a service at the grave. German bombers dropped wreaths, flowers, and a card on the grave to salute “our brave adversary.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1939-03-19