United States. Army

Hugh Gordon Miller addresses the Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York. He jokes about his previous speaking engagement in New York. He describes the historical and contemporary relationship between Virginians and New York. He celebrates the rebuilt union of states. Miller reviews the accomplishments of the United States and New South since the American Civil War. He teases about Kentucky’s politics. He pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, William McKinley, and Rough Riders. Miller regrets that the South is aligned with the Democratic Party and calls on Republicans in the North to help settle “the problem of the suffrage and of the races.” Miller concludes with a vision of the ideal United States. Club President Henry Edwin Tremain introduces Senator John M. Thurston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-02-12

Theodore Roosevelt cannot advise Captain Baldwin on how to improve the administration of the United States Army.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-03

Theodore Roosevelt cannot find Abram Greenberg a job but summarizes Greenberg’s military service as told to him by John H. Parker. He gives permission for Greenberg to show the letter to potential employers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-03

Theodore Roosevelt praises the work of the Y.M.C.A. and insists that any patriot should stand by and support American soldiers and sailors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-08

Theodore Roosevelt thinks Edward A. Rumely should point out in his editorial that President Wilson has not made any demands for an “adequate” Army and Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-03

Theodore Roosevelt has “quite the respect and liking” for the United States Army and Navy. Roosevelt is grateful for Owen Donnelly’s letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-01

Secretary of War Elihu Root speaks in Junction City at the request of President Roosevelt. He discusses the army of Kansas and the United States, and the role that citizens play in the army.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with handwritten edits and applause noted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

President Roosevelt thanks the members of the Union League of Philadelphia for their commitment to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln. He praises the traits that brought the American people through the Civil War and subsequent trials that the nation faced. Roosevelt asks the assembled club to reflect on former President William McKinley’s policies, and says that while policies alone cannot make a nation great, “good laws and good administration of the laws can give to strong, honest, brave men a chance to do well.” Roosevelt praises McKinley’s ability to handle the unexpected challenges of the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisition of the Philippines. He outlines the current situation in the Philippines, with the ending of the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil administration, and general situation of peace. Roosevelt advises that the government must solve issues related to the industrial growth of the nation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-22

Theodore Roosevelt describes how the U.S. has reached the stage where its people must play a great role in the larger world. Roosevelt also emphasizes that the U.S. Army and Navy must be prepared well in peace in order to perform in times of war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-21

President Roosevelt expresses his pleasure at getting to see the regular troops, some of whom served under him and others he served with in Cuba. He gives special praise to the Tennessee state cavalry that escorted him in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He particularly is pleased to hear of their recent ten-day march, feeling that the best training is in field conditions not in the barracks or on the parade ground.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-07

In Detroit, Michigan, President Roosevelt addresses a crowd of veterans of the Spanish-American War, telling them Mayor William C. Maybury’s invitation to speak to them was the first Roosevelt had accepted that fall. After joking that in the Spanish-American War “there was not enough war to go around,” Roosevelt notes with seriousness that veterans of that conflict hope they showed the same spirit and worthiness as the “men of Appomattox.” Using anecdotes from their military service, Roosevelt reminds them that as with soldiers, good citizens come from all walks of life and that the drudgery of hard work comes before heroism in battle. He urges the testing of oneself and one’s neighbors by “the essential instead of the non-essential qualities in each man.” He also highlights the need for modern military training and weapons but emphasizes that the character of the soldier is even more important. Finally, Roosevelt praises the United States’ actions and motives in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines and pledges the best results for the people of the Philippines in particular.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

In a military policy speech given before a group of soldiers and veterans of the Spanish American War, President Roosevelt stresses the need for preparedness. He says the borders of the United States, once separated from Europe and Asia by the vast oceans, have been brought closer to potential threats by modern naval technology. He insists that the United States must become very engaged in international affairs, ready to back up words with action, and he affirms his belief in the Monroe Doctrine. For the Army, he believes in small but strong regular National Guard units which can train up and lead a larger volunteer force in the event of war. He believes this would be impossible for the navy, however, as it takes years to build warships and train sailors on the “highly specialized work” of operating them; Roosevelt feels that the naval craft and crews prepared in time of peace would be the factor on which success would rest. He concludes by saying the entire nation, inland included, should be proud of the United States Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-23

In a military policy speech given before a group of soldiers and veterans of the American Civil War and Spanish-American War, President Roosevelt stresses the need for preparedness. He says the borders of the United States, once separated from Europe and Asia by the vast oceans, have been brought closer to potential threats by modern naval technology. He insists that the United States, now a world power, must become very engaged in international affairs, ready to back up words with action, and he affirms his belief in the Monroe Doctrine. For the army, he believes in small but strong regular National Guard units which can train up and lead a larger volunteer force in the event of war. He believes this would be impossible for the navy, however, as it takes years to build warships and train sailors on the “highly specialized work” of operating them; Roosevelt feels that the warcraft and crews prepared in time of peace would be the factor on which success would rest. He concludes with anecdotes and a message on the need for citizens and soldiers to do their duty every day and not just in moments of glory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-23

Newspaper article contrasting the stances of Utah’s senators towards American military policy in the Philippines. Senator Rawlins is portrayed as attacking the United States Army in the Philippines and Senator Kearns is shown to be supportive of the military and Roosevelt administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-12

A man labeled “Navy” wearing a white uniform and a man labeled “Army” wearing a khaki uniform carry on their shoulders a large yoke labeled “Civilian Authority.” Two men wearing business suits sit on top of the yoke, one of them holding a dove with an olive branch. Caption: As the uniform views the frock-coat.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1914-01-07

Score for a march and two-step that commemorates the Rough Riders’ role in the Spanish-American War, 1898, published by Thos. Goggan & Bro. The back cover lists other new marches and waltzes available from the same publisher.

Collection

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Creation Date

1898

Theodore Roosevelt is disappointed that he will not be able to participate in the war. He has a low opinion of President Wilson and suggests that the Allies will not seek Roosevelt’s services for fear of antagonizing Wilson, a man that would sacrifice anything for personal advancement. Ted Roosevelt and Archie Roosevelt attempted to enlist as privates with General Pershing but they were refused as this would be a “waste of material.” He is pleased that James Russell Parsons is preparing for military service, even though he cannot enlist for many months.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-05-24

Theodore Roosevelt provides advice on what James Russell Parsons should do to become an officer in the military. Kermit Roosevelt is sailing on Saturday, and Quentin Roosevelt, now a first lieutenant in the Aviation Corps, is leaving next week.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-07-11