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President Roosevelt informs Saburo Kawaguchi that he was satisfied by Kawaguchi’s judo classes and finds judo impressive.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-24
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte he is not satisfied with martial arts training being removed from the physical regimen at the Naval Academy, as these arts have benefits beyond physical exercise. He urges that they be maintained in the coming year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-17
President Roosevelt found the photographs fascinating and is considering inviting the “Japanese” O’Brien to provide a lesson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-03