President Roosevelt with Newlyweds Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth
C. L. Wasson
celebrations
weddings
This stereograph of President Theodore Roosevelt, right, with his daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her husband, Nicholas Longworth, left, was taken by C. L. Wasson. Longworth, a member of the House of Representatives from Ohio who went on to become Speaker of the House, married Alice Roosevelt in the East Room of the White House on February 17, 1906. The trio was captured surrounded by an array of palms and lilies, among other fronds and flowers.
Alice’s wedding gown was made of American materials: a pure white heavy satin foundation with corded satin along the seams. Rare old point lace trimmings on the bodice and sleeves were embellished by clusters of orange blossoms. A four-yard court train in white brocade satin in a lily pattern trailed behind the bride. To ensure that Alice’s gown could not be copied, the loom cards used to create the brocade weaving pattern of Alice's dress were destroyed when the fabric was completed.
President Theodore Roosevelt with the 1908 U.S. Olympic Team
Unknown
sports
residence
presidential sites & libraries
New York
staff
This photograph, taken in August 1908, shows President Theodore Roosevelt with members of the 1908 United States Olympic Team at Sagamore Hill, his New York residence. The athletes visited in August 1908, following their return from the London Olympic Games. During the reception, President Roosevelt greeted each athlete by name and was presented with trophies won by gold medalists Mel Sheppard and John Flanagan.
Roosevelt Family at Christmas: "None Appeared More Astonished than Mr. Roosevelt"
George Varian
First Family
Christmas
holidays
This drawing by George Varian shows the Roosevelt family admiring a Christmas tree. The caption reads: "None appeared more astonished than Mr. Roosevelt."
This photograph by Culver Pictures, Inc., shows Alice Roosevelt on her wedding day with her father, President Theodore Roosevelt, and her husband, Nicholas Longworth.
President William McKinley Delivering His Inaugural Address
Frances Benjamin Johnston
inauguration
U.S. Capitol
In this photograph taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston on March 4, 1901, President William McKinley delivers his second Inaugural Address at the Capitol. Johnston was one of the first influential female photographers in America and became well known for her intimate photographs of the Roosevelt family, White House, and Washington society.
President Theodore Roosevelt and Daughter Alice Descend Grand Stairway
New York Journal-American
wedding
Grand Staircase
This is a color illustration tinted by P. Hall Baglie of President Theodore Roosevelt escorting his eldest daughter, Alice Roosevelt, down the Grand Staircase for her wedding to Congressman Nicholas Longworth on February 17, 1906.