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A painting of the flight of Orville Wright in Fort Myer, Virginia, on July 28, 1909. The painting was created from sketches made on the spot by Charles A. Gray. The tents on the left were for President William H. Taft and his cabinet.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary invites Mrs. William B. Noble to meet with Roosevelt to discuss a lecture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14
President Roosevelt highly recommends William K. Sixsmith’s exercise regime and would like them to be mandatory for the military and in the schools for the boys and girls to participate in. Roosevelt attaches the recommendations from Captain Frederick B. Hennessy and two Surgeons General of an experimental class using Sixsmith’s exercises among the enlisted men at Fort Myer, Virginia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-28
President Roosevelt tells Corinne Roosevelt Robinson that she “may accept for that International Peace Congress business,” although he does not hold a high opinion of the organization. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has returned to the children, but Roosevelt is keeping busy by riding horses, playing tennis, and working on his acceptance letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-10
Commandant of Cadets Howze recommends President Roosevelt implement a requirement for military officers to undertake a three-day riding expedition with overnight camping twice a year. Howze thinks this will be an important motivator for officers to stay in shape, as well as give them a reason to be familiar with being in the field. Howze believes the vast majority of current officers are not currently experienced in the field, recounting a recent excursion to Fort Myer. Howze asks Roosevelt not to forward this letter to the War Department, as it will not lead to positive results.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-26
Army Chief of Staff Chaffee writes to Secretary of War Taft about adjunct duties assigned to military chaplains. Chaffee indicates that although chaplains generally do not mind if they are assigned additional duties, the regulations will be amended prohibiting their employment in positions other than dealing with the spiritual needs of military personnel. He also states that there have been concerns expressed about the Young Men’s Christian Association participating in the management of exchange buildings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-23