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Chief Yeoman Leo Ketter informs Theodore Roosevelt the Minnesota Legislature passed the Uniform Discrimination Bill into law. On behalf of the enlisted Navy men, he thanks Roosevelt for upholding this legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Minnesota State Senator Clague informs Theodore Roosevelt the Minnesota Legislature passed the Uniform Discrimination Bill into law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-19
Leo A. Ketterer informs Theodore Roosevelt that while the Minnesota Senate passed a uniform discrimination bill, it will likely not be approved by the House due to other important issues. However, a word from Roosevelt will likely result in its passage.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-13
A naval commander seeks to clarify the use of naval uniforms in the White House. He notes that naval “service” uniforms are not suited for formal occasions, such as the afternoon teas Mrs. Roosevelt hosts where women or foreign visitors may be present.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-25
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1892 to December 1898. Notable events include the death of Elliott Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed New York City Police Commissioner, his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Spanish-American War, and Roosevelt’s gubernatorial campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
A white sailors cap, also known as a “Dixie Cup”, once owned and worn by Charles C. Myers.
1900-1911
Head and shoulders portrait of Charles C. Myers in a sailors uniform.
1910-11-25
Susan Sarna discusses the death of Quentin Roosevelt in World War I and its effect on his father, Theodore Roosevelt. Sarna reveals that Sagamore Hill National Historic Site will feature an exhibit on Quentin Roosevelt at its Old Orchard Museum. The notice includes two photographs of Quentin Roosevelt and one of Theodore Roosevelt as well as photographs of a uniform and a suit belonging to each man respectively.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2018
Photograph showing Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, full-length portrait, standing, wearing Rough Riders uniform.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-08-08
Three-quarter-length portrait of Theodore Roosevelt seated, dressed in cavalry officer uniform.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898
Bust portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in a Rough Riders uniform.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-08-25
Full-length, front-facing photograph of Theodore Roosevelt in a Rough Riders uniform, holding a pair of binoculars.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898
Half-length portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in a Rough Riders uniform.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-08-08
Russell M. MacLennan and Catherine M. MacLennan, nee Gallagher, recently returned from their honeymoon. Catherine is well-known for her work protecting “the honor and dignity” of military uniforms. The couple met when Russell, a newspaper correspondent, interviewed Catherine on her work. They married three months later.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-05
A confirmation of Theodore Roosevelt’s membership to the Society for Protection of the Dignity and Honor of the Uniform of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
Society for the Protection of the Dignity and Honor of the Uniform of the United States
A “x-ray machine” shows Rough Rider gear and a pair of pince-nez spectacles inside of Uncle Sam, who leans on a crutch.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07
English
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has consulted with Colonel Theo. A. Bingham and John Addison Porter, secretary to President McKinley. It is agreed that Secretary of the Navy Long should issue a directive that all officers of the navy attending an official function at the White House should be in full dress.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-01-22
Theodore Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform before embarking for Cuba.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt regrets having to instruct Robert Harry Munro Ferguson to obtain an “ordinary soldier’s uniform” instead of khaki, but the khaki uniforms cannot be obtained in time and Roosevelt believes that it is better if the “gentlemen rankers” be dressed the same as the other troopers. Ferguson should stay in touch with Mr. Taylor and may need to travel ahead of Roosevelt.
1898-05-01