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President Roosevelt has heard that there was no court martial or court of inquiry regarding Colonel Day “in the supposed drunkenness case.” He asks Secretary of War Root to look into this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
Secretary of War Root forwards the documents regarding the trial of Colonel John H. A. Day. There is no evidence that drunkenness was involved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-26
Political cartoon featuring military and government officials attempting to avoid blame for the Samar campaign during the Philippine American War. President Roosevelt holds up General Jacob H. Smith’s order to Major Litttleton Waller Tazewell Waller to “Kill every one over ten years.” Smith, Waller, General Adna Romanza Chaffee, Secretary of War Root, and Lieutenant John H. A. Day stand in a circle while looking at the order and pointing at each other.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902