Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Biddle
President Roosevelt informs Colonel Biddle of his strong support for enlisted army and navy men who have been refused admittance to public places of amusement in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt asks for a public declaration that no public place will be granted a license, unless it is understood all enlisted men are admitted, with or without uniform. Roosevelt asks Biddle for a report on Chase’s Theater and the Rendell Company, who are particularly cited with discriminatory behaviors toward enlisted men.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-01