Artillery

Colorized stereograph of a rapid fire gun on the deck of a ship. Text on the reverse of the stereograph describes the standardization and capabilities of the gun.

Comments and Context

As printed on the reverse of the stereograph, “This type of rapid-firing gun is mounted on all of the battleships, cruisers, and gunboats throughout the United States Navy, and is an important gun in defending the ships from torpedo boats. The solid shot will pierce any ordinary armor and sink a torpedo boat a mile away.”

Collection

Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Cartoon shows President Roosevelt sitting in front of the U.S. Capitol reciting his June 13, 1902 message to Congress. On the left is a Cuban cannon firing a shot through a rolled sheet of paper, “Cuban reciprocity proposition except light colored sugar” as the head of the American Crystal Sugar Company, H. T. Oxnard, labeled “Beet sugar,” flees. On the right is a San Domingo cannon firing a shot through a rolled sheet of paper, “Dominican reciprocity offer, % reduction no exceptions” as a man “Sugar Trust” sends a telegram that fires the Cuban cannon.

Comments and Context

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

The article describes an early rotating gun battery invented by Theodore R. Timby and exhibited in 1843. It outlines the design and mechanics of the circular, steam-powered fort and argues for Timby’s recognition as the true inventor of the naval turret system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-08

President Roosevelt instructs the War Department to make “every effort” to give Senator Stephen Russell Mallory two field pieces for the National Guard of Florida.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-21

As part of an inspection tour of military camps in the Midwest, General John J. Pershing visits Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois, on January 5, 1920. Opening scene of Pershing standing with General George Bell, commander of the 6th Division’s Provisional Regiment stationed at Camp Grant. A train with members of Bell’s staff unloads in the background. A long shot of Pershing, with an unidentified man to his left, and Robert Rew, mayor of Rockford, posing outside the Hotel Nelson after attending a luncheon in Pershing’s honor. The mayor is carrying a saddle and bridle which were presented to Pershing by the citizens of Rockford. Views of the 6th Division in formation; long shot of Pershing, Bell, and possibly Regiment-Colonel Mathias Crowley walking toward the camera through lines of soldiers. Views of tractors pulling a cannon along the snow covered streets. The last scene is of Pershing and a man who may be Crowley standing in a flag-draped reviewing stand as Pershing delivers a speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1920-01-05

A wagon explodes during the reenactment of a battle at the World’s Fair in St. Louis.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904

An exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition shows how effective artillery can be in the Boer War.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904

Although John H. Parker proposes to correct any “errors of fact” made in his previous publication concerning the Santiago campaign during the Spanish-American War, such revisions will not sufficiently remedy the evil done by his first publication of questionable statements reflecting on other officers. Any future publications must be submitted to War Department for review. The report also contains a timeline of Parker’s commendations, efficiency report summaries with statements by previous commanding officers, and a list of battles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-13

A rugged American sailor wears a cap labeled “U.S. Navy.” He leans on a ship cannon, with an American flag behind his right shoulder and the ruins of the Spanish fleet in the background.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-07-13

John Jacob Astor, wearing a military uniform and carrying a flag that states “On to Manila. Astor’s Mountain Battery” and a sword, holds the reins to many mules carrying cannon barrels, as he leads the way to Manila in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Caption: The war is proving that even millionaires can be patriots.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-06-22

Confidential report from the Board of Officers convened following Special Order No. 123. They detail the artillery involved and the possible preparations the army could take.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-31

President Roosevelt calls for marksmanship prizes to be given to the most accurate big-gun crews in the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-04

An artillery unit dashing during a Presidential review

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905-06-21

An artillery unit passing during a Presidential review

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905-06-19

A battalion marching in the Inaugural Parade in 1905

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905-03-20

Historian  Chester L. Brooks is sending a piece of metal found near the Elkhorn Ranch that he believes may be connected to artillery equipment used during the Sully Expeditions. He requests Dana Wright’s opinion.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1955-04-18

Theodore Roosevelt asks Cecil A. Grenfell if he can have lunch next Friday at his office. While Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is doing better, he does not want to entertain at Sagamore Hill. He returns the letter from Grenfell’s brother regarding the French maneuvers. Roosevelt comments on the German use of the cavalry during their maneuvers and admits their artillery is immeasurably superior. He recently had a report on Germany’s use of airplanes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-04

Theodore Roosevelt tells Lieutenant John S. Pratt that he does not know whether he will be allowed to raise a division, but he would like Captain Dan Tyler Moore for the artillery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-29

Theodore Roosevelt has proposed a division with a regiment of artillery to Congress and asks if Captain Daniel Tyler Moore would lead that regiment if approved.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-22

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Navy Morton a paper by Lieutenant Commander Sims for his private information and wishes he would use it in relation to the armament of the USS New Hampshire.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-06