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This film shows part of the festivities at the Panama-California Exposition, where Theodore Roosevelt reviews the Annapolis Naval Academy’s midshipmen on July 28, 1915. Alongside Roosevelt, stands Governor Dunne of Illinois at his right, and Rear Admiral Fullam, Superintendent of the Academy, at his left.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1915-07-28
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.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1905-03-04
President Roosevelt congratulates Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry and the Navy team for winning the national shooting contest at Camp Perry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-31
President Roosevelt sends an enclosed draft of a bill to Senator Hale and asks if it would be possible to pass this version instead of naming the particular midshipmen concerned by the legislation. Roosevelt is willing to take responsibility for the bill if it would make it less trouble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-10
President Roosevelt sends an enclosed draft of a bill to Representative Foss and asks if it would be possible to pass this version instead of naming the particular midshipmen concerned by the legislation. Roosevelt is willing to take responsibility for the bill if it would make it less trouble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-10
President Roosevelt tells General Horace Porter that the celebration must be held in the upcoming fall, and asks about scheduling it a week after the anniversary of the naval battle. He would regret breaking up the leave of the midshipmen, but would like them to be present at the festivities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-02
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry updates President Roosevelt on naval matters. Newberry is glad Roosevelt approves of his plans for educating midshipmen, and believes it is a good idea to enlist them at a younger age. Newberry has conferred with Admirals Robley D. Evans and Willard H. Brownson regarding itineraries for the Great White Fleet’s trip to the Pacific, and will send the specifics of three proposed itineraries soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-01