Cone, Hutchinson Ingham, 1871-1941

President Theodore Roosevelt gives his account of the voyage of the Great White Fleet in an excerpt from his autobiography. Roosevelt demonstrates that he was clearly in command of the operation as he writes that he made the choice of what nations to visit, and that he made the decision to send torpedo boats on the trip despite the reservation of naval commanders. Roosevelt emphasizes the reception given the fleet in Japan and Australia, and he notes that the fleet’s voyage, while meant to impress Japan and other nations, was primarily aimed at public opinion in the United States. The excerpt includes letters to and from commanders in the fleet, and it reprints Roosevelt’s address to one of the crews upon the fleet’s return to the United States.

The excerpt includes a photograph of the cover of Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography, a photograph of Roosevelt onboard one of the battleships, and the logo of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Secretary of the Navy Newberry proposes a plan to reorganize the administration of the Navy Department. He believes it is within his and President Roosevelt’s authority to make administrative changes and that these changes will be so positive that Congress will make them permanent by law. Newberry suggests changes to the membership of the General Board, the role of the Assistant Secretary, and the organization of the Board on Construction, and details what these changes will entail.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-12