Spanish-American War (1898)

Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt with Colonel Leonard Wood at camp near San Antonio, Texas. Horses graze in the background.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898

Colonel Roosevelt with two fellow cavalry volunteers pose in front of Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas. The Rough Riders mustered in San Antonio.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898

Department of State’s press release on surrender of Manila, Philippines during the Spanish-American War published in the New York World.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-08-15

Letters to the editor debating the veracity of accounts of President Roosevelt’s actions as a Rough Rider during the event at the San Juan heights.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-28

Calculations of church claims, what amount was considered, and what was included in Military Reports.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-19

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Kermit Roosevelt from a troop ship in Tampa Bay, Florida while waiting to ship out to Santiago. Roosevelt discusses being separated from Marshall and his horses, doing his own laundry, and how Robert Munro Ferguson sleeps on deck because his bunk is too hot.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-06-10

This article corrects a mistake made in a previous article of this title, regarding Captain William E. English’s report of how and where President Roosevelt became wounded during the Spanish American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-13

The writer believes that the adoption of Article 27 of the Arbitration Project ensures the success of the Hague Conference and of efforts for peace. The Article recognizes the duty of each nation to seek arbitration in the Permanent Court of the Hague of any dispute that threatens to lead to war. Had the Article been adopted earlier, the Spanish-American War could have been avoided.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-09

In this incomplete letter to his sister, Colonel Roosevelt describes the trip across the Gulf of Mexico for the troops as they head towards Cuba.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Report on a gathering of the United Spanish War Veterans in Washington, D.C. Captain William E. English recounted what happened when Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was wounded in the arm by shrapnel in the charge at Las Guasimas during the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-07

Colonel Alexander S. Bacon accuses President Roosevelt of lying about his charge on San Juan Hill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-14

In a speech given in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vice Presidential candidate Roosevelt emphasizes the successes of the current McKinley administration. He criticizes free silver and the platform of William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt asserts that a stable currency is the most important factor in sustaining the prosperity of the nation. Roosevelt also discusses the issue of trusts and industry, the ongoing war in the Philippines, and compares the current campaign to that of 1864 when Abraham Lincoln was re-elected.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-09-07

Documentation of the contract between Colonel Roosevelt and Augustus Ralph Keller regarding an article to be written by Roosevelt on the topic of the Spanish-American War in Cuba. A typed copy of the contract, along with typed copies of three letters from Roosevelt to Keller discussing the article, are included.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1922-05-02

Typed copy of an oral statement made by Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans regarding a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War. Evans is to edit the statement and return it to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

A typed draft of an oral statement made by Captain Charles E. Clark regarding a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War. Clark is to edit the statement and return it to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

A typed draft of an oral statement made by Rear Admiral H. C. Taylor regarding a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War. Taylor is to edit the statement and return it to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

A typed draft of an oral statement made by Captain Charles E. Clark regarding a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War. Clark is to make edits and return the statement to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

Form letter to be sent to applicants of the volunteer service who were not selected for positions. The letter outlines the selection process.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1899-08-24

Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes to his brother-in-law as he sets sail for Cuba. Roosevelt writes that he enjoyed his time with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt in Tampa and was glad that she could see his regiment. Roosevelt mentions the mismanagement of the expedition, but hopes that all is on track. He also writes that those who come back from Cuba will be bound by strong ties, and promises not to take risks that are not necessary.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-06-14

1898-06-15:

Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt describes the experience of sailing to Cuba and the craft that are assembling for war. He describes the atmosphere on the ship and comments on the historical importance of the expedition. Roosevelt also mentions the drilling and training of officers in order to be prepared before they reach Santiago.

1898-06-20:

Without a chance to mail his letter, Roosevelt continues writing. He describes the sailing conditions and weather and complains of mismanagement from Washington D.C. He writes that they are nearing Santiago and speculates about the conditions for fighting. Roosevelt also describes the landscape of the Cuban coast and comments on the constellations in the night sky.