Patriotic music

Frank E. Barney asks Theodore Roosevelt to grant him a favor and using Roosevelt’s influence to get Barney a special act of Congress which would allow him to receive his pension. Barney gives examples of his patriotism such as singing patriotic songs and naming his son after Abraham Lincoln. Barney hopes Roosevelt can help him because even though he made mistakes, he has spent a lot of time making up for them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

D. Rhys Ford writes to Theodore Roosevelt and encloses a manuscript copy of a national anthem he composed. Ford hopes Roosevelt will examine it and it will be added to the list of patriotic hymns. Ford also mentions a time he visited the White House with the Mountain Ash Choir from Wales during Roosevelt’s presidency, stating he will never forget that afternoon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-14

President Roosevelt, George F. Edmunds, and Secretary of State Elihu Root all hold boards behind their backs labeled “Ship Subsidy.” Meanwhile, a man labeled “Congress” walks toward them holding a book that reads, “O, long may it wave” and “My country ’tis of thee.”

comments and context

Comments and Context

The federal government’s attitude toward the building of large ships — for military as well as maritime trade use — was a thorny subject at the time of Jack H. Smith’s cartoon.

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary regrets to inform Charles l. H. Wagner that Roosevelt cannot endorse a musical composition because he is not a music expert.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-07

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Henry K. Shanck for writing but tells him Roosevelt cannot provide any feedback on the national anthem Shanck sent as Roosevelt is not a musical expert.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-30

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Francis Walsh Reid that Roosevelt does not grant permission for Reid to dedicate his song to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-10

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Arthur McDonnell for sending his song. However, Roosevelt cannot publicly comment on it as he receives many similar requests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-09

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks J. Morton Darrohn for sending his song. However, Roosevelt cannot publicly comment on it as he receives many similar requests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-01

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-24

John J. Cauchois congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his birthday. He has long followed Roosevelt’s career and is honored to have a letter signed by him. Cauchois wrote a song honoring Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-27

Francis Walsh Reid sends Theodore Roosevelt a printer’s proof of the song he wants to dedicate to Roosevelt and Admiral George Dewey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-10

Arthur McDonnell sends Theodore Roosevelt his song “A Bright Day is Coming” about labor. He hopes Roosevelt will acknowledge him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-07

Francis Walsh Reid sends Theodore Roosevelt a proof for his song “Heroes of To-day.” He asks Roosevelt for permission to dedicate it to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-07

George Corey previously sent Theodore Roosevelt some copies of a patriotic song he wrote, but fears that they have been lost in the mail. He now sends Roosevelt another copy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-21

Emily Mae Toon sends Theodore Roosevelt a song dedicated to the presidents, which she is trying to introduce to schools outside of Washington, D. C., and appreciates any words of praise.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-28

Albert D. Liefield sends Theodore Roosevelt copies of a new patriotic song he is trying to introduce in schools and other venues. He includes reviews from prominent individuals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-27

Robert E. Galvin wrote and copyrighted a poem about Theodore Roosevelt that he intended to publish as a campaign song in 1908. He hopes to use it during next year’s campaign. Galvin shares the chorus and fifth verse.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-25

Francis A. M. Stuart sends Theodore Roosevelt a patriotic song he wrote and asks for his opinion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-13

Seventy-year-old E. J. Adams wants Theodore Roosevelt to know that despite his age, “his hat is still in the ring.” He sends copies of his patriotic song dedicated to the country’s armed forces.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-03-22

Printed proof of sheet music for “Heroes of Today,” a patriotic song praising sailors and soldiers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911