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Article asserts that President Roosevelt keeps a manuscript copy of John J. Ingalls’s poem, “Opportunity,” in his White House office. The poem is included in the article. Abraham Lincoln memorized his favorite poem, “Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?” by William Knox.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1901-1908
President Roosevelt sends General Smith a copy of a letter he received from Chief of Ordnance William Crozier applauding the appointment of Smith to brigadier general before his retirement. In the letter Crozier details Smith’s triumphs, including the widespread adoption of the built-up forged steel cannon gun and revitalizing coastal defenses in the United States. Roosevelt appreciates Smith’s service to the country, as this efforts advanced the development of seacoast defenses in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04
President Roosevelt believes that Mr. Dooley has given the “needed supplement” to John James Ingalls’s Ode to Opportunity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-06
President Roosevelt thanks Mrs. Ingalls for the copy of her husband’s poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-28
Jasper L. McBrien wants to start a lyceum bureau that provides the best speakers for the best rates. He lists his credentials as a lecture organizer and asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s rates and availability from September 1, 1911, to September 1, 1912, and beyond. A handwritten post script reminds Roosevelt that McBrien was one of the men who held up his train on the way to the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-17
Chief of Ordnance Crozier applauds the appointment of Colonel Charles S. Smith to brigadier general before his retirement. Chief Crozier details Colonel Smith’s triumphs including the widespread adoption of the built-up forged steel cannon gun and revitalizing coastal defenses in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-03
John Allison tells President Roosevelt the date of his arrival in Washington and commends Roosevelt for his recommendation that the government should take care of the Confederate soldier’s grave.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-15
Several members of Congress stand around a large Christmas tree labeled “Tax Surplus” decorated with money bags labeled “Surplus.” The legislators carry bags in which to place the bags of surplus they pluck from the tree. Among those identified are Charles W. Jones holding a bag labeled “Naval,” William E. Chandler holding a bag labeled “Subsidies for a Merchant Steam Marine,” William Mahone holding a bag labeled “Public Buildings and Grounds,” John A. Logan holding a bag labeled “Appropriations” and reaching for a sack on the tree, Joseph W. Keifer lifting George M. Robeson holding a bag labeled “Partners in the New Naval Scheme,” John Roach holding a bag labeled “New Navy Scheme,” Henry L. Dawes holding a bag labeled “River & Harbor Bill,” Francis M. Cockrell holding a bag labeled “Improvement of Mississippi River,” Eugene Hale holding a bag labeled “River & Harbor Bill,” John J. Ingalls holding a bag labeled “More Pensions,” Benjamin F. Jonas holding a bag labeled “Improvement of Mississippi River,” and Elbridge G. Lapham who is speaking to two well-dressed women, one holding a bag labeled “Lobby.” Lapham is also depicted in the angel at the top of the tree holding a banner labeled “Help Yourself.” Uncle Sam dances with three men in the foreground and, on the right, a lone “Taxpayer” stands outside in the snow.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1883-12-19
Commissioner of Pensions Ware has returned from Kansas after burying his father. He reports that Kansas is solidly Republican and that all of the Republicans and half the Democrats support President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-07