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President Roosevelt encloses a menu from the dinner with Prince Henry of Prussia. He is also concerned about the state of things in New York and warns that they must not lose there in the Fall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-03
President Roosevelt asks Mayor Low whether it would be possible for Douglas Robinson to be a part of the welcoming committee for Prince Henry of Prussia. Roosevelt also asks Low to attend the launching.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
President Roosevelt comments on Ted Robinson’s behavior. Roosevelt then discusses a “man’s dinner” at the White House for Prince Henry of Prussia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-22
This newspaper article includes several images of President Roosevelt on horseback, including the president instructing Ted Roosevelt in hurdling, the president himself hurdling a stone fence, Captain Fitzhugh Lee riding a horse, and the president sitting at his desk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-02
Prince Henry of Prussia, President and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, and Alice Roosevelt when Alice christened the yacht, Meteor, belonging to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Edith is in the middle with the Prince left of her and President Roosevelt right of her. Alice is on the far right.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-02
Prince Henry is overwhelmed by invitations to attend events around the country during his visit to the United States in 1902. Caption: Prince Henry — This is all very pleasant; – but I’ll be willing to let Brother William come, himself, next time.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-03-05
Prince Henry offers bouquets of flowers labeled “Visit of Prince Henry,” “Christening by Miss Roosevelt,” and “Yacht built in America,” to Columbia who is holding a paper that states “British Canal Concessions.” In the background, on the left, John Bull is watching from a small, rocky island.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-02-19
Prince Henry is pictured in a half-length portrait, left profile. Puck holds up a stein and offers a toast while standing on top of a building that is draped with American and German flags.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-02-19
Heinrich, Prince of Prussia smokes a pipe as he plants a “friendship Linden grown in Germany.” Uncle Sam looks on and watches. There is a “U.S.” watering can nearby while the U.S. Capitol is in the background.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03
President Roosevelt and Henry of Prussia standing alongside one another. Sold by Works and Studios.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-03-12
President Roosevelt and military aide Colonel Theo. A. Bingham arriving at German Embassy in horse and carriage as onlookers watch.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-09-03
President Roosevelt and military aide Colonel Theo. A. Bingham riding in a carriage to the German Embassy.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-03-12
President Roosevelt and military aide Colonel Theo. A. Bingham in a carriage leaving the embassy.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-04-05
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Hay it might be worthwhile to bring up the treaty again and suggests he speak with Senators Henry Cabot Lodge, Eugene Hale, and William P. Frye. Roosevelt is displeased by Sir Edward Clarke’s remarks at a dinner honoring American diplomat Joseph Hodges Choate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-29
President Roosevelt sent Secretary of State Hay’s letter to Ambassador Choate. He thinks that the Germans naming a torpedo boat after Alice Roosevelt is preferable to her desire that Prince Henry name her a colonel of a lancer regiment. Roosevelt would not look favorably on being offered an honorary position in a foreign regiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-29
If convenient, President Roosevelt will stop by Secretary of State Hay’s house after church to discuss the Prince Henry business. Roosevelt is hesitant to give permission for his daughter, Alice Roosevelt, to give a short speech after christening Emperor William’s yacht.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt asks German Ambassador Bernstorff to thank Emperor William II for the copy of the History of the University of Berlin. He thanks Bernstorff for the letter from Prince Henry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-13
President Roosevelt praises General Winkler for his conduct while attending a state visit by Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Roosevelt had invited several prominent German Americans to meet Prince Heinrich and especially wanted Winkler to attend. Roosevelt criticized other attendees, including Carl Schurz, for showing too much deference to the Prince and speaking to him only in German. Winkler, however, spoke in English and treated him as he would any prominent foreigner regardless of royal birth. Roosevelt considered this an example to all Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-01
President Roosevelt tells Henry Howard of the Eastern Yacht Club that he welcomes international competitions when they are as cordial as last year’s German-American races. Roosevelt would like to see such competitions with Spain, Russia, or other international powers. Roosevelt extends his good wishes to the American team, as well as to German Emperor William II and Prince Henry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-18
On behalf of President Roosevelt, William Loeb requests that the enclosed telegram be translated into German and sent to Prince Henry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-28