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Letter from William N. Freeman to Frank Harper

Letter from William N. Freeman to Frank Harper

William N. Freeman thanks Frank Harper for his letter. He discusses a possible daily school exercise of a flag honor guard. He recalls a movement to assign a generic name to American soldiers, as British soldiers are called “Tommy Atkins”. He suggests “Johnny Trump”, and hopes that Roosevelt can endorse the idea. He would like to meet Roosevelt and give him a handshake.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-20

Creator(s)

Freeman, William N. (William Neely), 1860-1925

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore A. Bingham

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore A. Bingham

President Roosevelt is upset that the Civil Service Commission of the City of New York has refused to bestow commendation upon Edward J. Bourke on the grounds that there is not sufficient evidence of personal risk. Roosevelt explains that Bourke bravely served in multiple naval battles during the Spanish-American War at great personal risk. Roosevelt asks New York City Police Commissioner Bingham to refer the matter to Mayor George B. McClellan or take other appropriate action.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt alerts Secretary of War Taft to an issue brought up by the Medal of Honor Legion regarding the members of the 27th Maine Voluntary Infantry receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Roosevelt believes it absurd that the regiment had received the medal, and regarding the reissue of the medal to the regiment, Roosevelt wants to be consulted before any actions are taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Brinton McClellan Harvey

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Brinton McClellan Harvey

President Roosevelt defends a statement he made about Jefferson Davis eighteen or twenty years ago, in which he compared Davis with General Benedict Arnold. Roosevelt believes Davis a traitor because he intrigued for secession, and therefore the destruction of the republic, in support of slavery. Unlike Arnold, Davis received office for his treachery. Roosevelt also sends Colonel George Harvey a copy of Rough Riders to clear any confusion about Roosevelt’s participation on a specific day during the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Holmes E. Offley to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Holmes E. Offley to Theodore Roosevelt

Holmes E. Offley is being considered for inclusion on the list of retired naval lieutenants. The bill that would allow this has been pending for several years due to the Naval Committee and a report that incorrectly reported Offley’s service in the Civil War. Senator Thomas S. Martin has reintroduced the bill, and considering Theodore Roosevelt’s prior experience with the Navy, Offley asks him to provide his endorsement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-05

Creator(s)

Offley, Holmes E., 1839-1919

John J. Pershing at Camp Grant

John J. Pershing at Camp Grant

As part of an inspection tour of military camps in the Midwest, General John J. Pershing visits Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois, on January 5, 1920. Opening scene of Pershing standing with General George Bell, commander of the 6th Division’s Provisional Regiment stationed at Camp Grant. A train with members of Bell’s staff unloads in the background. A long shot of Pershing, with an unidentified man to his left, and Robert Rew, mayor of Rockford, posing outside the Hotel Nelson after attending a luncheon in Pershing’s honor. The mayor is carrying a saddle and bridle which were presented to Pershing by the citizens of Rockford. Views of the 6th Division in formation; long shot of Pershing, Bell, and possibly Regiment-Colonel Mathias Crowley walking toward the camera through lines of soldiers. Views of tractors pulling a cannon along the snow covered streets. The last scene is of Pershing and a man who may be Crowley standing in a flag-draped reviewing stand as Pershing delivers a speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1920-01-05

Creator(s)

Unknown