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Letter from Charlemagne Tower to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charlemagne Tower to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Tower informs President Roosevelt that he will need to return to the United States next summer and asks that Roosevelt accept his retirement at that time. Although he has enjoyed his time in diplomatic service, he has considerable interests at home that need to be addressed. Tower has three sons growing up and wants to be able to address their development and proper direction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-19

Playground Creed

Playground Creed

The City Playground League of New York lists the various elements of its creed, stating its belief in the importance of playgrounds and playing in the development of children. It advocates for playground supervisors being given respect and compensation as professionals, and says that the City of New York can afford and should provide such supervision for playgrounds.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-07

Chronology October 1858 to December 1870

Chronology October 1858 to December 1870

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985