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Theodore Roosevelt describes to his sister Anna a recent visit by his wife Edith’s mother and sister. He also discusses his and Edith’s trip to Geneseo. Both he and Edith are enjoying the country and sporting events. Roosevelt also discusses the upcoming presidential election and Fourth of July festivities.
1888-07-08
A bald eagle, bruised and battered, stands on a pile of spent fireworks, following the celebration of the Fourth of July.
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1905-07-05
A crowd of people celebrate a spinning fireworks display showing the head of Uncle Sam at center.
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1905-06-28
Two female drummers play while a young woman bursts from a firecracker. The title “Puck” is formed from firecrackers.
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1904-06-29
A crowd of people wearing colonial dress gather around an old man who is firing off a cannon during the Fourth of July celebration, 1903.
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1903-07-01
President Roosevelt asks if it would be safe to give a denial of a New York Sun story about the “scandalous mock celebration of the Fourth in the Department.” An Assistant Postmaster General should investigate the matter.
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1903-07-13
Theodore Roosevelt cannot attend the dedication of the Boone County, Indiana, courthouse on the Fourth of July.
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1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Alderman Henry H. Curran to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at the Washington Square Fourth of July celebration. Roosevelt remembers Curran and his political achievements and appreciates the consideration, but notes that he is physically unable to accept the many invitations he receives and wishes his friends could understand his position. He is sorry to decline as he knows the importance of the event.
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1911-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Nelson H. Henry for the invitation to speak at the Washington Square celebration on the Fourth of July and to lunch to meet the Committee, but he is unable to take on any further commitments.
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1911-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs the Pain Manufacturing Company that due to an illness in the Roosevelt family, it is impossible for Theodore and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to have the fireworks at their house on the Fourth of July. They are sorry to have to cancel the order, but hope to be able to renew it on another occasion.
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1911-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could accept the invitation from John A. McKinley to attend the Roseberry Fourth of July Celebrations, but it is impossible for him to do so due to the large number of similar invitations he receives.
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1911-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests fireworks from the Pain Manufacturing Company for the 4th of July.
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1911-05-09
President Roosevelt asks if it would be safe to give a denial of a New York Sun story about the “scandalous mock celebration of the Fourth in the Department.” An Assistant Postmaster General should investigate the matter.
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1903-07-13
President Roosevelt fondly recalls the Fourth of July he spent with the Thorndikes. Next year, he would like Mrs. Paul Thorndike to dine in the new state dining room.
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1903-07-04
President Roosevelt introduces Father John J. Curran, who has invited Roosevelt to the Fourth of July celebrations at Wilkes-Barre. Roosevelt has obligations elsewhere and hopes that Judge Gray can attend the festivities for him, especially due to Gray being an integral part of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1903-06-19
Wardner Williams asks Theodore Roosevelt to give a speech on patriotism at next year’s Independence Day celebration in Denver, Colorado.
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1911-11-01
Albert E. Copeland thanks Frederick F. Purdy for his charitable contribution to the fund for a Fourth of July banquet to be held in Rochester, New York. Many immigrants attended previous banquets, and they expect more to attend this year.
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1911-07-08
Millard J. Bloomer, President of the Harlem Patriotic Society, thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his personal letter explaining why it would be inconsistent for him to write a message to be read at the Fourth of July celebration at Mt. Morris Park. The society has taken Roosevelt’s silence on the matter of being Honorary Vice President as consent, which Bloomer hopes is acceptable to him.
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1911-07-01
Nelson H. Henry, Surveyor of the Port of New York, hopes that Theodore Roosevelt will be able to accept the invitation of the Fourth of July Committee to speak in Washington Square as part of its Independence Day celebrations. Henry further invites Roosevelt to join him for lunch at his house following the ceremony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
Millard J. Bloomer asks if Theodore Roosevelt would be willing to write a letter to be read out at two upcoming Fourth of July celebrations that he will be presiding over.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-26