The inauguration of President Roosevelt
A crowd gathered to witness President Roosevelt’s second Inauguration
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-04-10
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Annapolis midshipmen in parade, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1905
The Inaugural Parade in procession, with the Annapolis midshipmen in the forefront
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-04-10
Inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1905
Theodore Roosevelt’s Inaugural Parade in procession, with a military band in the forefront.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-04-10
Inauguration of President Roosevelt, March 4, 1905 From the Treasury to the Capitol, a mile of military pomp.
A wide view from the front of the Inaugural Parade
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-03-22
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt thanks his son Ted Roosevelt for the letter he wrote about his brother, Quentin Roosevelt, and compliments his judgement on the matter. He applauds Ted for his words about Governor George L. Lilley’s inauguration, and discusses his current frustrations with Congress. While he will have to veto a few bills, he does not think too much damage will be done, since he is so close to leaving office. Roosevelt is also sore from his ninety-eight mile ride the day prior, but he will be “full of light” at the upcoming diplomatic dinner later that evening.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-14
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Redfield Proctor
President Roosevelt tells Senator Proctor of his intentions to appoint Assistant Attorney General Charles Henry Robb for district judge. Roosevelt also congratulates Proctor’s son, Fletcher D. Proctor, on his inauguration for Governor of Vermont.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-02
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Burroughs
Theodore Roosevelt agrees that John Burroughs should not write anything when he feels it is perfunctory to do so. Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Burroughs at the inauguration.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. English
President Roosevelt agrees with William E. English, but offers the provisos that Civil War veterans should have “the right of the line,” and that he had already promised members of his own regiment and the New York Squadron they could be his personal escort. Roosevelt will discuss the matter with General John M. Wilson, chairman of his inaugural committee, to see if he can arrange the escort as English wishes.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-30
Letter from Albert Joseph Wallace to Theodore Roosevelt
Lieutenant Governor Wallace sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his speech following Governor Hiram Johnson’s inauguration.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-20
Letter from Chase Mellen to Alfred Henry Lewis
Chase Mellen invites Alfred Henry Lewis to go to Santa Fe in the New Mexico Territory and report on the inauguration of George Curry as Governor. Mellen represents friends of the former governor Herbert J. Hagerman who believe Hagerman was treated unfairly when President Roosevelt asked him to resign. These friends—all people of high standing—hope that the inauguration will come with a “disclosure of the facts,” which will clear Hagerman. Mellen says there is great resentment of Roosevelt’s actions in New Mexico and Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-25
Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt
Leonard Wood writes to Theodore Roosevelt to tell him he has dispatched orders for the troops. Wood states he will inspect several posts tonight and turn over governorship of the Moro Province to General Tasker Howard Bliss.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-04-02
Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Bucklin Bishop congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his inauguration. Bishop also requests a private meeting with Roosevelt when he comes to New York.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-07
Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Hunt informs President Roosevelt about the plans for the arrival and inauguration of the next governor of Puerto Rico, Beekman Winthrop. After the inauguration Hunt will travel to New York and requests to see Roosevelt in Oyster Bay if possible. He has heard that Roosevelt and Senator Fairbanks received the nominations for president and vice-president and regrets that he will not be able to help on the campaign.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-29
West Point cadets on the Capitol Plaza, March 4, 1905
West Point cadets in dress uniforms stand in formation outside the United States Capitol for the inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt. More uniformed men on horses stand in the foreground.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-03-04
Roosevelt speaking
President Roosevelt addresses the crowd at his inauguration.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-03-04
Roosevelt speaking
President Roosevelt addresses the crowd at his inauguration.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-03-04
Roosevelt speaking
Side view of President Roosevelt’s inauguration as he addresses military men in dress uniforms.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-03-04
Business card of Gustav A. Hamberger
Business or calling card of Gustav A. Hamberger from Lancaster, Ohio. Hamberger was known for having marched in the inaugural parades of many Ohio governors. The verso of the card lists the names and years served by the governors.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1913
Theodore Roosevelt’s inaugural ceremony
On March 4, 1905, President Roosevelt is inaugurated in Washington, D.C., with much celebration and fanfare. Roosevelt rides in an open landau on Fifteenth St. NW, escorted by mounted Rough Riders. Secret Service men and detectives walk on either side of the carriage. Roosevelt tips his hat to the crowd. Sitting beside him is Senator John C. Spooner of Wisconsin, Chairman of the joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Opposite, but not clearly visible, are Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts and Representative John Dalzell of Pennsylvania, members of the committee. Second sequence consists of long shots of Roosevelt taking the oath of office on a platform erected on the east front of the Capitol. Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller administers the Presidential oath of office, and Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court James Hall McKenney holds the Bible. The platform is decorated with plants and garlands and a large banner with the American eagle on it hangs from the center of the railing. West Point cadets and Annapolis midshipmen are assembled below the platform.
Collection
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
Creation Date
1905-03-04
Admittance card to the gubernatorial inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt
Small admission card to Theodore Roosevelt’s gubernatorial inauguration held at the New York State Capitol’s Assembly Chamber on January 2, 1899.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1899-01-02