January 1899″The Rough Riders”December 4, 1902 In January 1899, Theodore Roosevelt marked the beginning of a long relationship with the publisher Charles Scribner, publishing the first chapters of the serialized version of his book, The Rough Riders.Theodore Roosevelt, from this book of war, learns to keep laughing at himself. play “I’m a literary feller…*”* …not a […]
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December 25:Christmas Day On December 25th – -The Molasses Act came into effect. (1733) -George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River. (1776) -Andrew Johnson granted unconditional pardons to Confederacy veterans. (1868) But come on, it’s Christmas! Here’s a little gift for you – John Adams and Theodore Roosevelt talk about their Christmas traditions. Christmas Day, […]
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November 22:A Civil Union(TR’s parents marry) Two of Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest influences marry on December 22, 1853. Theodore is very happy, for more than the obvious reasons.Here’s Theodore with more: play ”a grand affair”The courtship of Theodore Roosevelt (Senior) and Martha “Mittie” Bulloch is wrapped in a little bit of confusion. Theodore (Junior)’s sister Corinne […]
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December 4, 1902December 4, 1902 Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., one of the most notable and quoted Justices of the Supreme Court in the twentieth century, almost wasn’t. And then Theodore Roosevelt came along. play “absolutely sane and sound”When William McKinley was President, rumors were circulating about sitting Associate Justice Horace Gray. Word was that he […]
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Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanks-giving! ” Once again the season of the year has come when, in accordance with the custom of our forefathers for generations past, the president appoints a day as the special occasion for all our people to give praise and thanksgiving to God.TR, Proclamation 776—Thanksgiving Day, 1907 (made October 26, 1907). play “the custom […]
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November 6: TR elected VPNovember 6:TR chosen VP ” I would a great deal rather be anything, say professor of history, than Vice-President.TR, letter to Thomas Platt, February 7, 1900.In 1900, Theodore Roosevelt was Governor of New York. He was taking on corruption, even in his own party.He had to go. play “stepping stone to […]
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October 23: The End of the PA Coal Strike of 1902 ” My Dear Mr. Dunne: I have not had the heart to write to you until this coal strike was out of the way. Now I feel like throwing up my hands and going to the circus; but as that is not possible I […]
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October 16: Mr. Washington comes to dinner October 16: Mr. Washington comes to Dinner ” When I asked Booker T. Washington to dinner I did not devote very much thought to the matter one way or the other.TR, letter to Albion W. Tourgee, November 8, 1901.Theodore Roosevelt had been President of the United States for barely […]
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October 9: TR Takes On Football October 9 ” And so I have called you all down here to see whether you won’t all agree to abide by both the letter and the spirit of the rules, for that will help.TR, according to William Reid, October 9, 1905.The year 1905 was a tough year for football. […]
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September 11-13: Courage and LossSeptember 11-13: Courage and Loss ” Everything is going on most satisfactorily with the President. I feel assured not only that he will recover, but that his recovery will be so speedy that in a very short time he will be able to resume his duties.TR to Fletcher D. Proctor, September […]
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