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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight Logan Loughborough

Theodore Roosevelt is glad the Spanish War veterans support preparedness. He hopes they will back it up to the limit by going for universal military training, which he thinks is absolutely essential to the country. Roosevelt is not able to make any promises about a speech, and he recommends Dwight Logan Loughborough get in touch with Medill McCormick.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt notifies Secretary of War Taft that all officers will be given physical tests annually to evaluate their fitness for active operations. Army officers must maintain physical fitness to be ready for active operations, but it is equally as important as the intellectual aspects of their positions. President Roosevelt adds that he wants to cultivate horsemanship in the Army and provide as many opportunities possible for infantry captains to ride on horseback until they become mounted officers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte an excerpt of a speech from Japanese admiral Heihachirō Tōgō, which he would like inserted in a general order. The speech discusses the importance of maintaining military readiness and keeping soldiers trained and ready for combat at all times.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the War Taft an excerpt of a speech from Japanese admiral Heihachirō Tōgō, which he would like inserted in a general order. The speech discusses the importance of maintaining military readiness and keeping soldiers trained and ready for combat at all times.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-21

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Meyer sends Theodore Roosevelt good wishes for the New Year and proposes meeting for lunch sometime. He corrects Roosevelt’s assumption that his plan of physical tests for military personnel was turned down. Instead, Meyer changed it to keep officers conditioned throughout the year instead of merely preparing for the test.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-28

Letter from Robert Lee Howze to Theodore Roosevelt

Commandant of Cadets Howze recommends President Roosevelt implement a requirement for military officers to undertake a three-day riding expedition with overnight camping twice a year. Howze thinks this will be an important motivator for officers to stay in shape, as well as give them a reason to be familiar with being in the field. Howze believes the vast majority of current officers are not currently experienced in the field, recounting a recent excursion to Fort Myer. Howze asks Roosevelt not to forward this letter to the War Department, as it will not lead to positive results.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-26

Headquarters Philippines division: general orders no. 16

This general order outlines the tasks for preparing American soldiers for the Philippines. The officers hold night drills, practice marches, and address field problems. Enlisted soldiers will practice swimming and target practice. The military will hold a tournament to create a friendly rivalry between the different military batteries and organizations. The judges will be holding sanitation contests, as well, for setting surgical standards.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Theodore Roosevelt sends New Year’s greetings to Secretary of the Navy Meyer and his wife Marian Alice Appleton Meyer. Roosevelt recently discussed Meyer’s physical test work with Cameron McRae Winslow. Roosevelt believes William Sowden Sims has done more for the marksmanship of the Navy than anyone else, regardless of his indiscretions.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-12-30

President Roosevelt on hunting as a means of military training

Newspaper article with a positive review of The Deer Family, which features five chapters written by President Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s comments on big game hunting as preparation for service in the military is highlighted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902