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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Jeffrey Roche

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Jeffrey Roche

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-10-13

Navy-Marine Bicentennial at Sagamore Hill

Navy-Marine Bicentennial at Sagamore Hill

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1976

The jumping off place

The jumping off place

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09

Navy in Secretary Long’s Time

Navy in Secretary Long’s Time

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-19

Synopsis of enclosed letters on the question of the distribution of water line belt armor on battleships in the United States Navy

Synopsis of enclosed letters on the question of the distribution of water line belt armor on battleships in the United States Navy

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-03

Additional statement by Commander A. L. Key, U.S. Navy, to the chairman and members of the Senate Naval Committee

Additional statement by Commander A. L. Key, U.S. Navy, to the chairman and members of the Senate Naval Committee

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-21

Existing administrative organization of the Navy Department

Existing administrative organization of the Navy Department

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-21

Newspaper article about warship design

Newspaper article about warship design

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

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.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-01-22

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

John Campbell Greenway agrees to send information that may interest the Office of Naval Intelligence. He suggests that John Foster and W. A. Davidson would also be suitable agents. Greenway posits that the primary interest for the Navy might be intelligence related to operations in the Gulf of California.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1921-09-01