Commission for Emil H. Eycke
Officer commission for Emil H. Eycke making him a chief boatswain with the rank of ensign.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1904-06-27
Your TR Source
United States. Navy
Letter from Elihu Root
Secretary of State Root encloses information on the transfer of Midshipman Carrasco from the USS Stewart to the USS Macdonough.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1905-10-14
Navy Day, 1931
An old gentleman in full dress navy uniform addresses a group of well-dressed people. He says, “Ladies and Gentlemen. Pardon me for mentioning it, but this is Navy Day and we’ll now talk of birds and flowers.” The cartoon was drawn for Navy Day, a day for celebrating the United States Navy, sponsored by the Navy League and held on October 27, the birthday of long time navy supporter, Theodore Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1931-10-27
Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Charles Stephen Schepke
Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, President Roosevelt directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Gunner’s Mate First Class Charles S. Schepke for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident aboard the USS Missouri. Schepke was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 26, 1904.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-14
Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Robert E. Cox
Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, the author directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Acting Gunner Cox for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident on the battleship Missouri. Cox was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 14, 1921.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-16
Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Mons Monssen
Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, the author directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Chief Gunner’s Mate Mons Monssen for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident on the battleship Missouri.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-14
Memorandum from James Franklin Bell to Theodore Roosevelt
James Franklin Bell, Chief of Staff of the War Department, informs President Roosevelt of the number of ships available to transport troops to Cuba and the approximate number of troops they could hold. Bell notes that issues may arise with state quarantine regulations for ships after they visit Cuba.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-09-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gilbert DuBois Hasbrouck
President Roosevelt must reinforce the verdict of the Commission in regards to the case. Roosevelt reviews the members of the commission and highlights the Army and Navy representatives that were on the board. Governor Benjamin B. Odell and Judge Hasbrouck have spoken out on behalf of Inspector Robert S. Rodie in regards to his role in the sinking of the General Slocum.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-12
Le Roi est Mort! Vive le Roi!
Partial transcript of an article from El Universal in which I. Dublan Montesinos, former editor of “Modern Mexico” in New York, recalls his observations of President Roosevelt from the previous ten years. Montesinos believes Roosevelt will be a good friend to Mexico in his new role as president.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10
Draft letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Gurney Cannon
Third draft of a letter with handwritten edits. President Roosevelt formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination. He then reviews several campaign issues and the achievements of his administration.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-15
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt for his letter and recalls the number of men he had signing up when he announced that a fleet was going to sail around the world. President Roosevelt also sends his love to Franklin Roosevelt’s family.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-06-08
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin D. Roosevelt
In a recent speech, Assistant Secretary Roosevelt stated that it was necessary to strip many of the Navy’s ships in order to equip the fleet that sailed around the world. Theodore Roosevelt remembers the situation differently and contacted a naval officer of high standing about the matter. The officer denied that other ships needed to be stripped to prepare the fleet. However, when the fleet returned, many ships were depleted so that reserve ships could attend the review.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-05-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bruce Barton
Theodore Roosevelt gives permission to Bruce Barton to use his photo and a statement emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Navy.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-05-08
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Martha McCook
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
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward A. Rumely
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
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Shaw
Theodore Roosevelt would have mobilized the Navy on August 1, 1914, if he had been president. Roosevelt writes to Albert Shaw that he read those articles in substantial agreement.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-05-03
Address of President Roosevelt to Graduates of the United States Naval Academy
President Roosevelt lauds the graduates of the Naval Academy for their efforts to advance their courage, preparedness, intelligence, and knowledge of their profession. Roosevelt also declares that the if the United States were to face a foreign foe, the Navy will be the crucial component in protecting the country.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-02
Address of President Roosevelt in Annapolis, Maryland
President Roosevelt lauds the graduates of the Naval Academy for their efforts to advance their courage and skill in their profession. Roosevelt also declares that if the United States were to face a foreign foe, the Navy will be the crucial component in protecting the country.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-02
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Owen Donnelly
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
Address of President Roosevelt at the laying of the cornerstone of the Lewis and Clark Memorial, Portland, Oregon, May 21, 1903
Theodore Roosevelt praises the work of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, as well as the pioneers who came to “possess the land.” Roosevelt connects those accomplishments to what Navy battleships have done.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-05-21