Executive order reorganizing the Isthmian Canal Commission
Subject(s): Canals, Interoceanic--Design and construction, Endicott, Mordecai T., 1844-1926, Ernst, Oswald H. (Oswald Herbert), 1842-1926, Executive advisory bodies--Management, Hains, Peter C. (Peter Conover), 1840-1921, Harrod, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Morgan), 1837-1912, Isthmian Canal Commission (U.S.), Magoon, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1861-1920, Shonts, Theodore P. (Theodore Perry), 1856-1919, Wallace, John Findley, 1852-1921
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President Roosevelt issues an executive order outlining the reorganization of the Isthmian Canal Commission in Panama. The order details the way in which the commission will now function, how contracts will be issued, and how reports will be made. It also appoints new members to the commission.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-04-01
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
6
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Executive order reorganizing the Isthmian Canal Commission. [April 1, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49096. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Executive order reorganizing the Isthmian Canal Commission. [1 Apr. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49096.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, April 1]. Executive order reorganizing the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o49096.
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. February 5, 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.
