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President Roosevelt tells Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry he is “shocked and grieved” by the accident on the USS Georgia. Roosevelt wants the details of the explosion as soon as possible, and is particularly interested in the sailors who lost their lives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-16
President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf to send a team to Seattle, Washington, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the wreck of the steamship Valencia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-07
President Roosevelt would like a full report regarding the accident aboard the USS Missouri. Gunnery practice should resume immediately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-10
President Roosevelt quotes large portions of the official court of inquiry report on the accident aboard the USS Missouri. The men that lost their lives died honorably for their country and Roosevelt commends Captain Cowles, the officers, and enlisted men for their conduct.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-14