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Photograph of Theodore Douglas Robinson as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Theodore Douglas Robinson was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from November 11, 1924 to March 4, 1929 under President Calvin Coolidge. Robinson was the nephew of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.
Naval History and Heritage Command
Photograph of Henry L. Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Henry L. Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from March 17, 1933 to February 22, 1936 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt was a distant cousin of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.
Naval History and Heritage Command
Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Franklin D. Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from March 1913 to August 1920 under President Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt was a distant cousin of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.
Naval History and Heritage Command
Photograph of Theodore (Ted) Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Theodore (Ted) Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from March 10, 1921 to September 30, 1924 under President Warren G. Harding and President Calvin Coolidge. Roosevelt was the eldest son of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.
Naval History and Heritage Command
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1892 to December 1898. Notable events include the death of Elliott Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed New York City Police Commissioner, his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Spanish-American War, and Roosevelt’s gubernatorial campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends James Jeffrey Roche a memorandum listing the number of chaplains in the Navy by denomination. He explains that the president personally makes the appointments without regard to denomination or creed and that there are no quotas per denomination. As such, there is no injustice or discrimination in the appointments, and thus, there is nothing for the Navy Department to rectify.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-10-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs David Cory the book, Merchant Vessels of the United States, is not published by the United States Navy Department, but he has sent his request to the Bureau of Navigation in the Department of the Treasury.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-06
Description of the ceremonies marking the 200 year anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy and Marine Corps at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on October 5, 1975. The notice highlights the order of the program, the speakers, and the musical entertainment. It also notes Theodore Roosevelt’s service to the United States Navy.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1976
Secretary of the Navy Newberry thanks President Roosevelt for the confidence he has in Newberry’s efforts to successfully manage the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-11
Charles J. Bonaparte wears a a “Secy of the Navy” ribbon and stands at the front of a battleship. Behind him are President Roosevelt with “the big stick,” Secretary of War William H. Taft, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, Secretary of State John Hay, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Attorney General William H. Moody.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-03
President Roosevelt stands at the precipice of a “presidency 1901-5” cliff as he holds “the big stick.” There is a sign beside him that reads, “The jumping off place.” A number of mountains behind him list the various positions Roosevelt has held previously: “member of legislators N.Y.,” “police commissioner N.Y.,” “lieut. col. Rough Riders,” “Assistant Sec. of Navy,” “Gov. of New York,” and “vice presidency.” Caption: A man with a big stick can travel a long way.—Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09
John Davis Long, former Secretary of the Navy, protests Henry Reuterdahl’s recent characterization of the Navy Department under his leadership in an article in Pearson’s magazine. By saying that President Roosevelt “was the navy department,” Reuterdahl ignores the contributions of the chiefs of the various bureaus within the Navy Department, as well as the numerous employees and officers that helped the department to run smoothly. Long acknowledges that Roosevelt, during his term as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, was efficient and active in his duty, but wishes to correct the record.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-19
This note describes Carl H. Shaifer’s assignment and compensation requirements for pending transfer to the Navy Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-12
The report discusses the administrative organization of the Navy Department, noting that the chiefs of various bureaus all report the the Secretary of the Navy, who is a civilian. The writer advocates for streamlining the bureaucracy in the department to increase efficiency, and to place line officers and other men directly involved with battle and preparing the fleet for action in positions of greater authority.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-21
Commander Key responds to reports by Rear Admiral George Albert Converse and Chief Constructor of the Navy W. L. Capps about the construction of American battleships compared to Japanese and British battleships. Key points out errors and inconsistencies in the reports, and argues that the water line armor belts on American battleships are incorrectly placed and not thick enough. He believes the United States needs to be building ships based on the most up-to-date knowledge about battleship construction and design. He also takes issue with the lack of battle tactics practice in the Atlantic Fleet’s maneuvers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-21
Summary of thirteen letters addressing the question of the distribution of water line belt armor on battleships in the United States Navy. Summarized letters include discussions between admirals, government reports, letters from the Bureau of Construction, and information from international sources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-03
The Navy Department has ordered five new destroyers whose guaranteed speed is only twenty-four knots, far less than foreign ships. President Roosevelt or Congress should consider overhauling the entire Navy Department, as inattention to speed has been a constant problem and the American people deserve better ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-26
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Secretary Long a report of his department’s use of stamps, countering many of the claims made in a memorandum sent by F. H. Stickney and M. L. Croxall.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-02-08
In light of damage which has occurred to the ships Foote and Rodgers, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt reports on past experience with various iron works and shipbuilders. Moving forward, Roosevelt advises Secretary of the Navy Long that contracts should be given primarily on the basis of good work, with cost being a secondary consideration.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-01-22
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte telegraphs President Roosevelt to assure him that his department has been working closely with the State Department since the Cuban complications arose, and will continue to do so. Bonaparte is writing in greater detail by letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-18