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This film shows part of the festivities at the Panama-California Exposition, where Theodore Roosevelt reviews the Annapolis Naval Academy’s midshipmen on July 28, 1915. Alongside Roosevelt, stands Governor Dunne of Illinois at his right, and Rear Admiral Fullam, Superintendent of the Academy, at his left.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1915-07-28
Theodore Roosevelt introduces George von Lengerke Meyer to Carl T. Bauch, a republican from Ohio who ran for State Senator near Toledo, Ohio but lost by landslide. Bauch wishes to bring his son’s case regarding the Naval Academy to Meyer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-19
President Roosevelt is pleased to inform Groton School rector Endicott Peabody that Archibald B. Roosevelt is well enough to attend Groton, where “the little fellow will make an honorable pupil.” He will send more information along with reports from Archie’s tutor, Waldo D. Parker. Roosevelt shares that Archie wants to be a naval officer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-27
President Roosevelt only wishes to appoint the sons of army and navy officers as military cadets. Although he is saddened that this affects the case of S. Weir Mitchell’s grandnephew, he cannot deviate from his decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
It will be easier to appoint General Johnson’s grandson to the United States Military Academy at West Point than the Naval Academy at Annapolis. President Roosevelt would like to discuss the matter with Johnson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt will appoint Admiral Sampson’s son, Ralph E. Sampson, and the alternate. He has the highest regard for S. Weir Mitchell, but Roosevelt does not think it fair that the sons of naval men should be passed over for Mitchell’s grandnephew. He desires that one or two Southerners be appointed to the military academies, and, in these exceptional cases, they may have to be the sons of men not in the United States Army or Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
Evan W. Scott writes to Theodore Roosevelt asking if Roosevelt would deliver a speech to the Naval Academy to help revive interest in non-technical lectures. He admits that he will not be able to compensate Roosevelt beyond his travel expenses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
Carl T. Bauch explains that his son, Herbert W. Bauch, failed a makeup examination at the United States Naval Academy due to extenuating circumstances. He hopes Theodore Roosevelt will advocate for Herbert W. Bauch’s reinstatement in his class.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-07
Frank Presbrey informs Louis A. Coolidge of the Republican National Committee that William L. Guillaudeu, president of the Old Dominion Steamship Company, would like to speak to President Roosevelt about the appointment of Robert M. Dashiell to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Presbrey asserts that Dashiell’s appointment would be well regarded, and asks Coolidge to pass the message along to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-31
President Roosevelt giving diplomas to members of the graduating class at United States Naval Academy. Note spiked helmet on marine officer in foreground.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
When Chairman Cortelyou was at Oyster Bay, he spoke to President Roosevelt about appointing Colonel Dudley Evans to the Board of Visitors to Annapolis, most likely referring to the Board of Visitors for the United States Naval Academy. Although the present board has already been appointed, Cortelyou believes this suggestion is relevant for the next board appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-17
Photograph of the Inauguration parade, focusing on the marching naval cadets as they pass the United States Treasury Building.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-04
The Inaugural parade in procession
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-08
The Inaugural Parade in procession, with the Annapolis midshipmen in the forefront
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-04-10
Memorandum provides information about the tickets to the West Point-Annapolis football game that will be given to the Secret Service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-29
President Roosevelt praises the efforts of the Navy. He declares that an efficient navy of adequate size is “not only the best guarantee of peace, but is also the surest means for seeing that if war does come the result shall be honorable to our good name and favorable to our national interests.” He stresses the necessity of training and preparedness in assuring the Navy’s success in times of war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary says Roosevelt is sorry, but is is not possible for him to provide Kenneth C. Towe any assistance in entering the U.S. Naval Academy. He says since Roosevelt left the White House he has not been able to get involved in official U.S. matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
President Roosevelt informs Brander Matthews that he has already chosen the Board of Visitors for the Naval Academy. He also says that he will do what he can about the situation in Niagara, but as he cannot pass laws, it will be up to Congress to act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-02
President Roosevelt orders that a Department of Naval Hygiene and Physiology be established at the United States Naval Academy. The senior medical officer at the Academy should be the department’s head and be given a spot on the academic board.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-13
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Navy Newberry a list of the people who he appoints as principals and alternates to the United States Naval Academy for 1909.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-02