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A silk handkerchief featuring a printed map, portraits of President Roosevelt and naval commanders, and pictures of battleships that traveled with the Great White Fleet. The handkerchief was a souvenir for the voyage and was owned by a sailor in the fleet, Charles C. Myers.
1909
James R. Reckner recounts the voyage of the Great White Fleet from December 1907 to February 1909. Reckner looks at the many ports of call made by the flotilla, and he notes some of the entertainment, ceremonies, and honors accorded the fleet as it made its way around the globe. Reckner highlights a change of command necessitated by the poor health of Admiral Robley D. Evans, and he emphasizes the difficulties faced by the ships by a lack of adequate coal supplies at various points in the cruise. Reckner also describes how a part of the fleet came to the aid of Messina, Sicily in the aftermath of an earthquake, and he outlines how important the voyage was to the relationship between the United States and Japan.
The article includes twenty-seven images from the Great White Fleet collection of Bill Stewart, including twenty photographs, five souvenirs, and two postcards.
The front cover of this issue features a photograph of President Theodore Roosevelt onboard the presidential yacht USS Mayflower watching the departure of the Great White Fleet. A postcard celebrating the voyage of the fleet appears on the back cover and includes a photograph of Roosevelt, an illustration of the Uncle Sam character, and a list of all the port stops made by the fleet.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1909
Genna Rollins provides a brief history of the Great White Fleet dispatched by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. Rollins notes the reasons behind the cruise, lists some of its port calls, and highlights the importance of the cruise to the United States’ relations with Japan. Rollins also gives notices about a number of events and museum exhibits planned to commemorate the sailing of the fleet, which includes a lecture and exhibits and programs at four museums, including one in Australia.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2007
The logo for the 2006 annual meeting of the Theodore Roosevelt Association appears on the front cover of this issue while the back cover features a photograph of President Theodore Roosevelt onboard the presidential yacht Mayflower with three naval officers and the Secretary of the Navy.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2006
The front cover features a photograph of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt seated at his desk while the back cover shows President Roosevelt with Admiral Robley D. Evans onboard a ship in 1907.
Henry J. Hendrix reviews Kenneth Wimmel’s Theodore Roosevelt and the Great White Fleet: American Sea Power Comes of Age and finds it disappointing because it is “somewhat shallow” in its treatment of the times and figures that marked the rise of American naval power at the turn of the twentieth century. Hendrix notes the importance of Alfred Thayer Mahan, Theodore Roosevelt, and others to the creation of a modern American fleet.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2000
Photograph of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans with President Theodore Roosevelt standing on the deck of the presidential yacht the Mayflower.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1907
President Roosevelt and Admiral Robley D. Evans stand on board the Mayflower.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-01-21
President Roosevelt and Admiral Robley D. Evans pose on board the Mayflower.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-04-29
Photograph showing President Roosevelt meeting with Navy officers on the Mayflower.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-01-21
James Buckheit provides a concise history of the voyage of the Great White Fleet from 1907 to 1909. He looks at President Roosevelt’s reasons for assembling and sending the Fleet with an emphasis on its visit to Japan. He notes the foreign policy achievements that stemmed from the Fleet’s trip, and he also describes the recruiting efforts the United States Navy undertook before the cruise to fill its ranks.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1976
Collection of newspaper clippings of articles, photographs, and maps showing some of the actors, naval vessels, and events making up parts of the Spanish-American war. Includes some handwritten notes and hand-colored photographs.
1898
John F. Cahill quotes multiple letters from Admiral Evans admiring the service of naval architect Walfrid T. Sylven.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-22
In this Danish magazine sent to President Roosevelt by Ambassador Maurice Francis Egan, a profile of Roosevelt by Berthold de Linde appears on pages 14-22. The article details President Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments from his time at Harvard through becoming President. It particularly focuses on his strong moral character and good qualities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
An English translation of a flattering article about President Roosevelt published by the Danish magazine Varden. Berthold De Linde describes his first encounter with President Roosevelt as an infantryman in the Spanish-American War. He then details Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments, from his time at Harvard to his ascendance to the presidency. De Linde particularly emphasizes Roosevelt’s strong moral character and tireless battle against corruption.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs interviews a number of naval officers on some alleged defects in the construction of several battleships now being built. Chief among these concerns are the questions of the placement of the armor belt, the positions of the guns, and the design of the hoists to provide the turrets with ammunition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-21
The London Times relays reports from its correspondent in America regarding various issues and events in the United States. In particular, the correspondent provides updates on political policies and legislation, as well as events that have happened in Washington, D.C., and between the United States and countries abroad, such as Venezuela and Haiti.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-30
Despite Admiral Robley D. Evans’s conclusion that water line belts are too high, the real vulnerability on battleships is that they do not have enough armored protection at and above the water line. Further, ships are not carrying the draft levels recommended but are exceeding them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-14
Emperor William II of Germany expresses to President Roosevelt a desire to foster and promote friendship between the United States and Germany. He thanks Roosevelt for the warm welcome the German minister has been shown in Washington and assures him that United States Ambassador David Jayne Hill will receive the same courtesy. He also praises Admiral Robley D. Evans and the Atlantic fleet, and expresses hope that China, the United States, and Germany can come to an agreement regarding the open door policy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-01