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President Roosevelt argues for the construction of two first-class battleships, describing the ways in which they are economically and tactically superior to other types of Navy vessels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-11
President Roosevelt argues for the construction of two first-class battleships, describing the ways in which they are economically and tactically superior to other types of Navy vessels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-11
Lieutenant Governor Guild explains to President Roosevelt why he believes an inquiry into child labor instituted by the president would be more effective than one from the legislature. Guild also apologizes for troubling Roosevelt in the matter of General Miles’ appointment to lead the Massachusetts State Militia through the army appropriations bill. Guild believes that Senator Lodge handled the situation well and will continue to defend Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-04
The United States House of Representatives approved the war and ordinary budgets for 1905. There was little alteration of the budget as presented.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt wrote to Senator Clapp, presumably regarding his support for the battleship legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Senator Clapp will support the appropriations for the two battleships. Roosevelt thanks Clapp for helping with his presidential nomination campaign.
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1912-05-28
As requested, Theodore Roosevelt sent a letter to Senator Dixon encouraging him to influence the progressive senators in favor of the battleship legislation.
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1912-05-13
President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Cowles that he is appointed to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it be able to support a “first class fighting fleet”. Roosevelt outlines items Cowles should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Cowles should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
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1909-01-27
President Roosevelt informs Judge Dayton that he is appointed to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it able to support a “first class fighting fleet”. Roosevelt outlines items Dayton should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Dayton should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
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1909-01-27
President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Evans that he is appointed to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it able to support a “first class fighting fleet.” Roosevelt outlines items Evans should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Evans should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
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1909-01-27
President Roosevelt appoints Rear Admiral Folger to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it a “first class fighting fleet.” Roosevelt outlines items Folger should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Folger should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
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1909-01-27
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Hansbrough for his vote in favor of the battleships.
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1908-04-28
President Roosevelt informs Senator Lodge about past appropriations bills relating to construction of battleships for the Navy. Roosevelt argues that the current bill providing for two battleships and ten torpedo destroyers is a “sham and pretends to do what it does not really do,” as it does not appropriate proper funds to expand armaments and armor. If Congress wants to expand the Navy it should provide the funds to do so, and if it does not wish to provide the funds, then there is no point in the pretense of allowing the construction of more battleships.
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1908-04-22
President Roosevelt sends Senator Lodge a letter from Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf regarding battleships and congressional action. As the letter indicates, the present bill in Congress does not provide for an increase of the Navy and does not allow for two battleships and ten torpedo boats to be constructed due to a lack of appropriation.
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1908-04-22
President Roosevelt thanks Rear Admiral Mason and Brigadier General Crozier for their note, and asks that they tell him is there is anything he should do to help them get the necessary appropriations.
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1908-02-20
President Roosevelt informs Representative Hull that if the House can only appropriate $700,000 to army instruction and training, it should be given to training regulars in service marches. Roosevelt also discusses changes to the rank of Lieutenant General. He wants the chief of staff to hold that rank only so long as he serves in that position, but Secretary of War William H. Taft feels differently.
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1906-02-16
President Roosevelt responds to two reports from Secretary of War Taft. First, he requests that the War Department be “absolutely certain” to provide an ample expeditionary force in the event of hostilities with China. Second, he approves of the plan for the army to march to summer camps next year and requests that Taft make every effort to secure the necessary appropriations from Congress.
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1906-01-11
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of War Taft regarding a complaint from an unknown source concerning allocations of funds for post extensions. A question arose as to why allotments were being appropriated for Fort Meade in South Dakota, Boiso Barracks in Idaho, a fort in Des Moines, Idaho, and a fort in Wyoming, yet no funds were allocated to Fort Lincoln which was designed as a regimental post. President Roosevelt asks for a report to be submitted in order to answer the complaint.
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1904-05-14
President Roosevelt requests Senator Proctor’s opinion on the War College appropriation. Elihu Root was very interested in the matter.
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1904-02-15
President Roosevelt inquires about the Army War College’s appropriation.
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1904-02-12