Palmer, Frederick, 1873-1958

Joe F. Decker provides a comprehensive bibliography of the various accounts of Theodore Roosevelt’s attempt to form a volunteer division during World War I. Decker begins with Roosevelt’s own first account in 1917 and concludes with John Milton Cooper’s version in The Warrior and the Priest of 1983. Decker examines books, book chapters, and articles on the subject, and finds that the story still has not been “dealt with satisfactorily.” Decker points out the biases and the shortcomings of some of the authors, and notes that many of the accounts strongly favor either Roosevelt or his antagonist President Woodrow Wilson.

A full page-photograph of Roosevelt and General Leonard Wood accompanies the article. A photograph of Harrison Engle and Sidney D. Kirkpatrick who directed documentary films on Roosevelt is featured, along with three photographs of Roosevelt from newsreel footage used in the film The Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt.

A listing of the officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association as well as the members of its executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees is on page two of the article.

President Roosevelt outlines for Ambassador Meyer his opinions regarding the Russian and Japanese people and their militaries, and comments on England’s similar interest regarding the “Oriental complication.”

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1905-02-06

Winthrop Chanler writes a letter of condolence after the death of Quentin Roosevelt. Chanler fondly remembers meeting Quentin at the Issoudun airfield. He also recently saw Archibald “Archie” Roosevelt in Paris and heard that Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt had been hurt. Chanler regrets that it is the young who go to fight rather than the “old ones” like himself. Chanler sends his deepest sympathies to Roosevelt’s wife.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-09-09

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Hay about Captain John F. Morrison’s assessment of the Japanese army. Morrison spent time with Japanese General Yasukata Oku’s army and observed that American attachés were favored over British attachés and the Russian prisoners—most of whom were wounded—were treated kindly. Morrison was impressed by the training and preparedness of the Japanese army, especially in comparison to the Russian army.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-05

Theodore Roosevelt confidentially asks George Bird Grinnell’s advice on achieving “the object that Frederick Palmer has in view” regarding telescopic sights.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-26

President Roosevelt informs president-elect William H. Taft that his letter and interview came, and Roosevelt thinks the interview is “first-rate.” Roosevelt gave the interview to Frederick Palmer, who does not want any commentary from Roosevelt about Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-29

President Roosevelt informs the Diplomatic and Consular Representatives of the United States that Frederick Palmer, a journalist from the Chicago Tribune, will be traveling through Central America, and asks that they give him all proper assistance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

President-Elect Taft writes President Roosevelt about collaborating on an article for Collier’s about their presidential administrations and relationship with one another. Taft does not like what he wrote for article and asks Roosevelt to look it over and provide feedback and additional comments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-24

Mark Sullivan is addressing President Roosevelt for permission for Frederick Palmer, a Collier’s journalist, to accompany president-elect William H. Taft on his trip to Panama. Sullivan explains that he is asking Roosevelt indirectly, requesting that Palmer have the same accommodation on the ship as he did when he traveled with the Great White Fleet around South America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-14

Mark Sullivan asks President Roosevelt if Frederick Palmer, a Collier’s journalist, can be assigned to the ward room on his trip accompanying president-elect William H. Taft to Panama. Sullivan notes that Palmer previously stayed in the ward room on his trip with the Great White Fleet around South America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-14

Robert J. Collier asks President Roosevelt to write letters to the Secretary of State on behalf of photographers preparing to cover the “Eastern Crisis.” Collier recalls Roosevelt and his father running with the Meadowbrook hounds at Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-31