Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Biddle
Subject(s): Chase, Plimpton B. (Plimpton Beverly), 1860-1938, Discrimination, Politicians--Attitudes, Soldiers--Recreation, Soldiers--Social life and customs, Theater, Theater audiences--Public opinion, Washington (D.C.) Metropolitan Area
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President Roosevelt informs Colonel Biddle of his strong support for enlisted army and navy men who have been refused admittance to public places of amusement in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt asks for a public declaration that no public place will be granted a license, unless it is understood all enlisted men are admitted, with or without uniform. Roosevelt asks Biddle for a report on Chase’s Theater and the Rendell Company, who are particularly cited with discriminatory behaviors toward enlisted men.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-01
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Biddle. [October 1, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o196660. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Biddle. [1 Oct. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o196660.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1906, October 1]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Biddle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o196660.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.