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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.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-04
Thomas Henry Barry, Superintendent of West Point, sends Theodore Roosevelt information on a bill currently in the New York State Assembly that would ban the sale of alcohol near the academy. He believes that it is being held up by saloon interests. In a handwritten postscript, Barry responds to Roosevelt’s note about a separate matter, saying that he “lectured the old fellow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-13
Louis A. Coolidge writes to William Loeb to tell him of a recent letter he received from Nellie Bradford, wife of prominent architect Benjamin B. Bradford, wishing for her son Karl S. Bradford to be appointed to West Point. Coolidge is cognizant of the difficulties in securing a presidential appointment, but tells Loeb of Bradford’s character and prominent ancestors, and asks that he consider the case on its merits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-02
President Roosevelt informs Senator Culberson that he is already discussing the expulsion of cadet William J. Nalle from West Point with Secretary of War Luke E. Wright. Roosevelt finds that the case is entirely different from that of midshipman James M. Haralson, who was recently expelled from the Naval Academy. Nalle should be disciplined, but his career should not be ruined over it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-01
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
Marines pass Theodore Roosevelt’s reviewing stand before the auditorium in Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
Virginia Polytechnic Institute soldiers pass Theodore Roosevelt in review at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
Photograph showing West Point cadets in dress uniforms in formation outside the United States Capitol for the inauguration of President Roosevelt, with horses in foreground.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-04-01
President Roosevelt limits himself to only appointing the sons of regular army and navy officers. He has refused all applications for grandsons, nephews, and adopted sons.
1905-03-23
Ranks of cadets marching in the Inaugural Parade
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-08-08
Ranks of cadets being reviewed by President Roosevelt as they march
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-05-15
Cadets in ranks before the Capitol on the day of President Roosevelt’s second Inauguration
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-05-06
Cadets marching in the Inaugural Parade past the Inaugural stand
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-20
Troops marching in ranks during the Inaugural Parade
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks the 1912 class of the United States Military Academy for the invitation. He regrets that he will be unable to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-15
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the account of what James Reade Watson is doing in the Polytechnic High School Cadets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-06
President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of War Wright to designate James Cooper Waddell of Delphi, Indiana, for the admissions exam for the United States Military Academy at the recommendation of Representative Charles B. Landis. Landis’s previous appointee failed the Christmas examination during his second year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-01
President Roosevelt believes that there is insufficient reason for the Academic Board at West Point to recommend dismissal of five cadets from West Point, and asks the United States War Department to reconvene the board to reconsider the matter. Roosevelt believes that it would be “an entirely needless hardship to turn these boys out,” and that there should be some arrangement less than discharge that can be done.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-04
President Roosevelt remarks to Booker T. Washington that it is a pity disgraced West Point cadet James M. Haralson did not take after his father.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-12
President Roosevelt declines an invitation to a fox hunt with Surgeon General Rixey, as it could not be kept secret. Roosevelt agrees with Rixey about the expulsion of cadet William J. Nalle. Roosevelt will bring ornithologist Edgar Alexander Mearns with him on his upcoming African safari.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-01