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President Roosevelt believes that there is too much emphasis on mathematics education at West Point, and on book learning at the Fort Riley school. The aim of such institutions is to produce soldiers, not students.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-09
In an update to his cancelled letter of January 9, President Roosevelt believes that there is too much emphasis on mathematics education at West Point, and on book learning at the Fort Riley school. The aim of such institutions is to produce soldiers, not students. He believes that at West Point there should be more focus on languages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-11
William Frederick Cody requests that Lieutenant Clarence A. Stott of the 12th Cavalry be detailed for a year of cavalry school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, instead of completing his orders in the Philippines. President Roosevelt would like Stott to go to the school and, if not possible, asks that Secretary of War Root complete a thorough reply for Roosevelt to send to Cody.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-15
Secretary of War Elihu Root speaks in Junction City at the request of President Roosevelt. He discusses the army of Kansas and the United States, and the role that citizens play in the army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-02