Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley
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1897-06-21
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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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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.
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1897-08-30
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to President McKinley on behalf of Consul George W. Roosevelt, who wishes to be retained as Consul to Brussels. Roosevelt affirms that Consul Roosevelt is not a close relationship and attests to his efficient service as consul and gallantry during the Civil War.
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1897-05-01
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.
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1897-04-26
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs President McKinley that before leaving, Secretary of the Navy John Long Davis permitted him to attend a dinner given by Seth Low at Columbia College. He will be away for approximately six hours but can be contacted before then should he be needed as acting secretary.
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1897-04-23
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt apprises President McKinley of what ships are available to send to Hawaii, given Japan’s dispatch of their protected cruiser, Naniwa. He discusses each ship’s strengths, weaknesses, and firepower.
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