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President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Navy Metcalf that he believes physical tests are needed for higher officers in both the Navy and the Army, and asks if they can be implemented.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-27
President Roosevelt inquires about a new physical exam for Trooper John K. Hume, who has been recommended for promotion to second lieutenant. Hume has recovered from lameness in one knee and Roosevelt would like him to have the chance “to stand on his merits.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
Major Allen praises the comments made by President Roosevelt about the army and the needs of the service in his message to Congress. He particularly approves of Roosevelt’s point that the army must be physically ready for battle, and that the standing army should be adequately staffed with trained soldiers to meet a crisis. He will be hunting mountain lions which have been notably scarce this year, and admires the “soldier’s temperament” of Yellowstone Park supervisor General S. B. M. Young, noting “West Point cannot give it.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-08
Brigadier General Mills describes the spirit in which General Order no. 16 of the Philippines Division is intended and summarizes the key pillars of its training methodology.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-20
Young men undergo training at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp in Plattsburgh, New York. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., overseeing the training, salutes the camera in a close-up shot.
Sherman Grinberg Film Collection
1926