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Adele C. Hubbard argues that as the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Fort McHenry should be preserved as a permanent military garrison. She notes the importance of national anthems in inspiring patriotism in courage in citizens of a country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-23
Sheet music for “The True American,” a “Roosevelt rag-song” that praises Theodore Roosevelt.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1910
Sheet music for “Roosevelt for Mine,” a song praising Theodore Roosevelt and his nationwide popularity.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Unknown
Sheet music for “The Praises of Our Country,” a patriotic hymn dedicated to President Roosevelt. The cover features a photograph of Roosevelt surrounded by a wreath and flowers.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1902
Postcard addressed to H. Maude Brazie with portrait of President Roosevelt and a printing of the sheet music for “God Save Our President.”
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1907-11-18
Sheet music arranged by Frederic Mullen that combines the Japanese and Russian national anthems. “Hail Columbia,” a song representing the United States, concludes the arrangement. The song is in response to the Treaty of Portsmouth which ended the Russo-Japanese War. The front cover displays an angelic figure, representing peace, above the portraits of President Roosevelt, S. Vitte, and Jutaro Komura; three of the negotiators that worked together to end the war.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1905
Sheet music for “God Save Our President, “a new national hymn” with lyrics by Josephine C. Goodale and music by J. H. Petermann. A portrait of President Roosevelt is positioned to the right of the music. The American flags forming the top and bottom border were added after publication.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1902
Argentine national hymn, honoring Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Argentina, under auspices of Museo Social Argentino.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1913-11
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks C. J. Richardson for the letter. However, Roosevelt cannot make the suggested changes to the national anthem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-12-26
Theodore Roosevelt prefers “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” as a national anthem and never suggested “Her, land.” Roosevelt believes that “The Star-Spangled Banner” is currently treated as the national anthem though.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-24
President Roosevelt tells Richard Watson Gilder that he is welcome to show his letter to William Garrott Brown. Roosevelt was “genuinely shocked” to see what Brown wrote. Roosevelt believes that a comment in George Otto Trevelyan’s The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay applies to people who are trying to “write a national anthem to order.” Roosevelt feels that Julia Ward Howe’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic” would be a fine national anthem. In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt thanks Gilder for the volume of poems, which arrived as he was signing this letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-19
Napoleon A. Jennings, manager and husband of operatic and vaudeville singer Edith Helena Jennings, writes to see if President Roosevelt would like to have his wife sing The Star-Spangled Banner at big Republican rallies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-21