Evening star., 1932-12-13
HOOVER ACCEPTS
ANAL0STAN DEED
President Names Island for
Theodore Roosevelt at
White House Ceremony.

President Hoover late yesterday aft
ernoon in formally accepting the deed
of Analostan Island. which was ac-
quired by the Roosevelt Memorial As
sociation as memorial to the late
President Roosevelt, announced that
'.in consummation of these purposes I
direct that Analostan Island aell here
after be known us Theodore Roosevelt
Island and be dedicated to the Ma
ton"
The ceremony of presentation was
held In the famous East Room OF the
White House in the presence OF a dis
tinguished gathering Of nearly 100
persons, among them being Mrs. Alice
Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of the
late President; Secretary of State Stim-
son: William Loeb, secretary to Presi-
dent Roosevelt; Gen. John j. Pershing:
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, and
James R. Garfield, president of the
Memorial Association, who was Secre-
tary Of the Interior under President
Roosevelt.
Garfield's Address.
In presenting the Government deed
to the Island to the President, Mr.
Garfield made the following address:
"Mr. President:
1T is fitting that the memorial for
Theodore Roosevelt should be In the
National Capitalize shrine OF the
Republic-where, in enduring forms we
honor men who have nobly served their
country.
These memorials are beacon lights
along the road of the Nations progress.
They will inspire future generations to
study the lives of our great dead, and
SO be stirred to high endeavOr, right
eous conduct.
"Analostan Island seemed peculiarly
appropriate for this memorial TheO-
dore Roosevelt was keenly interested in
the completion Of the original plans
for the development of the Capital.
This island is an integral part of that
plan He appreciated the value of
beautiful parks, breathing places for
the dwellerS in cities, where people
could enjoy rest and communion with
nature.
Mrs. Roosevelt perfectly expresses
her approval, 1t is dream come true
1T is gratifying, sir, that the presen-
tation Of this gift is made to you who
knew Theouore Roosevelt. and have
added luster to your high Office because
you are distinguished for the civic vir-
tues which he likewise had.
Il have the honor, Mr.. President in
behalf of the Roosevelt Memorial Asso-
citation and the thousands of citizens
whose generosity made this gift pos
sible, to deliver to you this deed, con-
veying the island to the Nation as a
lasting tribute to the memory of The
odore Roosevelt"
Hoover's Response.
In response, President Hoover said:
Mr.. Garfield and members of the
committee
The fame of President Theodore
Roosevelt has grown in luster and stat
ure as the years have passed. Time
constantly brings his essential great
ness into clearer and clearer outline
His accomplishments will bulk large in
the pages of history, but equally he will
be remembered for his personality and
his character. His was a virile energy
and abundant optimism and courage, a
greatness of vision and faith in his
countryS future which knew no boun-
daries of limiting doubts. These quail
ties, inherent within him, and his
strength were unconsciously developed
in communion with Nature. He lived
much in the open; he loved the noun
tains the woods, the streams and the
sea. From them he gained spacious
ness of outlook which permanently en-
dear him to his countrymen.
There is thus an especial appropri-
ateness in this memorial which you are
giving to the Nation This wooded is
land, set in the midst of the Potomac,
is forever within view Of the Lincoln
Memorial, the Washington Monument,
the Capitol and the White House You
have wisely chosen a bit of nature
within the boundaries of this city which
he loved, and where he rendered such
noble service.
'As years go by the Nation will add
to its usefulness and its appropriate
ness as memorial to so great a Presi-
dent. In the name of the people Of
the United States and on behalf of the
Federal Government, accept this gift,
and tender to you and to the thou
sands of citizens whose generosity made
1t possible. their warmest commenda-
tion and grateful thanks. In consum-
nation of these purposes, direct that
Analostan Island shall hereafter be
known as Theodore Roosevelt Island,
and dedicated to the Nation"