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Theodore Roosevelt writes Rachel Tongete Beck about his history and personal relationship with her husband, William H. Beck. At the Battle of San Juan Hill, Beck courageously led troops to victory. Roosevelt believes he was one of the best officers and acted on that when he was president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-23
On behalf of General William Penn Duvall, Captain Aaron D. Bright forwards a copy of a telegram received from General James Franklin Bell praising the infantry’s continuous good work in the Philippines, specifically complimenting the efforts of several officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-04-05
William C. Spencer applies for a commission as Captain in the African American regiment that William O. Trenor is organizing.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-10
Charles Henry Henderson requests a commission in the African American regiment William O. Trenor is organizing. Henderson includes his experience and references. Henderson served in the 10th Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-05
B. D. Mayo inquires about the status of the African American regiment that William O. Trenor is raising. He recommends Captain Grove as an officer.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-03
Senator Lodge informs President Roosevelt that fifty soldiers at Fort Riley tried to rescue a comrade from jail and were fired on by the sheriff. It reminds Lodge of the Brownsville case, and he encourages Roosevelt to treat the Fort Riley case with care so that no one can suggest that more severity was shown to African American troops than to white troops. Lodge also notes his interest in the riots occurring in Vancouver, British Columbia against the Japanese.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-10
The photograph shows the Civilian Conservation Corps company executive officer’s dog standing at the base of a butte in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
The Civilian Conservation Corps company executive officer’s dog stands at the base of a butte in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
The Civilian Conservation Corps company executive officer kneels with his dog next to the officers’ quarters in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
The Civilian Conservation Corps company executive officer stands with his dog next to a camp building in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee Kenneth Larson stands next to the project superintendent’s office in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
The photograph shows the Civilian Conservation Corps officers’ mess hall with enrollee standing near the dining table in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Arthur Hamilton Lee to discuss finding a place for his son, Kermit Roosevelt, with the British troops during their Mesopotamian campaign.
1917-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to David Lloyd George to request that his son, Kermit Roosevelt, be granted permission to serve as a second lieutenant under Lloyd George for Great Britain’s Mesopotamian campaign.
1917-06-20
Several members of the 2nd Rhode Island Camp at Camp Brightwood in the District of Columbia. Capt. B. S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy. Caption notes that the African Americans are contrabands, slaves who sought freedom within Union lines during the Civil War.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1863
President Roosevelt notifies Secretary of War Taft that all officers will be given physical tests annually to evaluate their fitness for active operations. Army officers must maintain physical fitness to be ready for active operations, but it is equally as important as the intellectual aspects of their positions. President Roosevelt adds that he wants to cultivate horsemanship in the Army and provide as many opportunities possible for infantry captains to ride on horseback until they become mounted officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-02
President Roosevelt tells Henry S. Pritchett that it was a pleasure to commission his son as an officer. He comments on the loss of John F. Stevens from the Panama Canal project.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-09
President Roosevelt wrote to Secretary of War Elihu Root asking that anything possible be done for McDonald. However, all the nominations have been confirmed and McDonald is too old to be appointed a second lieutenant in the army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-03
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from a former Rough Rider who Roosevelt found to be “an exceptionally good man.” Roosevelt hopes that this man can be taken care of when changes in officers are made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-31
When a vacancy occurs in the army, President Roosevelt is interested in commissioning William F. Nicholson as an officer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-28