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Using his access to Theodore Roosevelt’s correspondence, Joseph Bucklin Bishop examines Roosevelt’s time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and his contributions during the lead up to the Spanish-American War.
1919-11
President Roosevelt summarizes his autumn travel plans. He would like John Campbell Greenway to meet him and John Avery McIlhenny in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then travel to Little Rock, Arkansas.
1905-06-12
Round celluloid campaign pin with black and white portrait of Theodore Roosevelt on a light cream background with blue highlights. At the top and along the left edge is draped a colorized American flag. On the right side is printed in blue “For Governor Theodore Roosevelt.”
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1898
Color postcard with illustrations of General Wood and Theodore Roosevelt, each flanked by small battle scenes. On the reverse side is a short history of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, the unit popularly known as the Rough Riders.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Unknown
Envelope with first day cover of “A Salute to Theodore Roosevelt” and an illustration of Roosevelt’s home, Sagamore Hill. The envelope has an oval shaped illustration of Theodore Roosevelt in a Rough Rider uniform on the left and a 32-cent stamp depicting Theodore Roosevelt with his right arm extended.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1998-05-09
Photographs and illustrations from the September 24, 1898, edition of Harper’s Weekly magazine. The front cover has a full page black and white photograph of Theodore Roosevelt standing in his Rough Rider uniform. There are three pages of black and white illustrations of the Rough Riders in Cuba and parading in the United States.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1898-09-24
Poster with photograph of President Roosevelt framed by decorative columns and a relief scene of Roosevelt on horseback leading a charge.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901
Color print reproduction of “The Rough Riders,” a National Guard Heritage Painting by Mort Kunstler. The painting depicts soldiers of the Rough Riders fighting their way up Kettle Hill on foot with a mounted Theodore Roosevelt leading the charge. Below the image is a description of the history of the Rough Riders.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1985
Full length portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in Rough Rider uniform.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1899
Violet-brown, 3-cent postage stamp featuring an illustration of the William Owen O’Neill monument. The stamp was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization of the Rough Riders.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1948
President Taft, dressed in nightcap and gown, is leaning out the second story window of a building, holding an American flag. Below in the street is Theodore Roosevelt, wearing his Rough Rider uniform and riding a moose, pointing at the President.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1912-11-02
Cover of Harper’s Weekly featuring an illustration of Theodore Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1900-09-29
Color cartoon featuring Theodore Roosevelt dressed in his Rough Rider uniform and riding a horse. Roosevelt is puzzling over the typewriter in front of him and there is a telephone resting on the horse’s neck.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1900-02-03
Blue and white transferware dinner-sized ceramic plate with a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in the middle. Around the outside edge are eight images that represent Roosevelt’s life.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Unknown
Photograph of President Roosevelt, General Young, and a group of Rough Riders at San Antonio.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-04-12
Although John H. Parker proposes to correct any “errors of fact” made in his previous publication concerning the Santiago campaign during the Spanish-American War, such revisions will not sufficiently remedy the evil done by his first publication of questionable statements reflecting on other officers. Any future publications must be submitted to War Department for review. The report also contains a timeline of Parker’s commendations, efficiency report summaries with statements by previous commanding officers, and a list of battles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-13
President Roosevelt congratulates Arthur F. Cosby and wishes him all success in life.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-13
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from John G. Winter Jr., a former Rough Rider. He would like Acting Secretary Sanger to look into the case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
“E. X. Rays” summarizes President Roosevelt’s career and personal characteristics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-21
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the telegram from his old commander and friend, General S. B. M. Young. Roosevelt mentioned the General in his recent Kansas City speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-22