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McKinley, William, 1843-1901

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends President McKinley a copy of an article he has recently written for the Naval Institute. The article is about opinions of the Presidents of the United States about the United States Navy. Roosevelt comments Secretary of the Navy Long added the words “in my own opinion” where Roosevelt states the navy must be strengthened.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-08-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt shares with President McKinley his belief that a battleship should only be sent to the Mediterranean if they intend to make a demonstration of force, in which case three or four armored vessels should be sent. He discusses each of the armored cruisers and battleships that could be sent, their current status, and whether they are suitable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-26