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Sheet music for “U. S. W. V.,” a Spanish language song for the Cuban and American veterans of the Spanish-American War who fought for a free Cuba. The cover features intertwined Cuban and American flags. The second page has an introductory statement welcoming American soldiers and praising their military heroes, including Theodore Roosevelt.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1928
President Roosevelt addresses an audience at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly known as the Charleston Exposition. Roosevelt feels that the invitation for him to speak at the exposition emphasized how completely the United States has been reunited. The unity of the Nation became “instantly and strikingly evident” during the Spanish-American War and Roosevelt felt it was satisfying to see the sons of Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers serving together. Roosevelt details the accomplishments of several former Confederate soldiers within his own administration. He also praises South Carolina’s efforts to engage the West Indies in an industrial exposition, as the West Indies should “occupy a far larger place in our national policy” in the future. Roosevelt also praises the work the U.S. has done in Cuba, which will soon be a free public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-09
Performance of “The capture of Santiago” by Beverly Everett on piano. The original sheet music was composed by William Frederick Peters and published in 1898 by Howley, Haviland, & Co.
Recorded at Makoche Recording Studios in Bismarck, North Dakota, with partial funding from the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
2014-06-20
At an event in Chickamauga, Georgia, President Roosevelt thanks the young men of Georgia, which he refers to as his mother’s state, for the gift of a commemorative cane engraved with the names of three Confederate generals and three Union generals. Roosevelt highlights how he served at the Battle of Santiago in Cuba under one of them, General Joseph Wheeler, and with Colonel Duncan Norbert Hood, son of another general on the cane, John Bell Hood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-07
Score commemorating the capture of Santiago, Cuba, in which Colonel Roosevelt led the Rough Riders up Kettle Hill. The song is dedicated to “Theodore Roosevelt-An American of the Highest Sense.” Cover is a teal and red design with a photographic portrait of William Frederick Peters.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1898
President Roosevelt has decided that Admiral Sampson was technically in command during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. Sampson laid out the general plan for the battle and none of the ships acted under the general orders of Admiral Schley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16
James Brown Potter believes that Admiral Schley will head the list of potential Democratic presidential candidates. Schley has declined to admit his intentions of being a candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-07
The unnamed author supports President Roosevelt’s decision on the Schley appeal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Rear Admiral Wainwright provides his account of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, along with some handwritten edits to the typed statement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
President Roosevelt has decided that Rear Admiral Sampson was “technically and actually” in command during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-05
Report on the guns and gunnery of the American and Spanish vessels that took part in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-05
Captain Clark provides his account of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
Captain Clark provides his account of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. This draft contains handwritten edits suggested by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
Brander Matthews encloses a puzzle, noting that President Roosevelt’s daughter may want it for the family archives. He thinks that Roosevelt’s handling of the Schley-Sampson controversy “hit the nail on the head.” Matthews wishes that Roosevelt could join him for lunch on Friday in New York with, among others, Mark Twain and William Dean Howells.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-26
Admiral Wainwright has read President Roosevelt’s memorandum on the Schley-Sampson controversy and appreciates the praise for the USS Glouchester, the gunboat commanded by Wainwright during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He believes that the memorandum will be beneficial for the Navy and “must straighten out all the various opinions on the subject.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-21
Henry Loomis Nelson agrees with President Roosevelt’s statement on the Schley-Sampson controversy and hopes it settles the matter. However, he pleads with the President to strike from the statement a phrase asserting that neither Sampson nor Schley did anything to deserve a vice admiralship. Nelson fears this will only hurt Sampson and all those who support him, and will embolden their adversaries. Roosevelt’s statement is complete without this reference, and Nelson asks him to strike it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16
Admiral H. C. Taylor recollects the signals and issue of command before the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-13
Admiral Wainwright replies to President Roosevelt’s request for more information concerning the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He provides details concerning the signals and visibility of USS New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-12
Admiral Evans describes some of the maneuvers during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba which should be added to his previous statement. He also addresses the question of which officer was in command. Evans expresses sympathy for President Roosevelt concerning Ted Roosevelt’s illness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-12
Lucius William Nieman has read President Roosevelt’s decision in the Sampson-Schley controversy. Roosevelt decided not to discharge Admiral Schley, which Nieman understands as condoning Schley’s actions. Neiman believes this will help clarify the issue to the public and bring everything to a close once the issue of command is decided.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-11