American journalist and military officer (1865–1912)
Archibald Butt
Butt in 1909
Born
Archibald Willingham DeGraffenreid Clarendon Butt
(1865-09-26)September 26, 1865
Augusta, Georgia, U.S
Died
April 15, 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 46)
North Atlantic Ocean
Education
Sewanee: The University of the South
Occupation(s)
Journalist, soldier, presidential aide
Archibald Willingham DeGraffenreid Clarendon Butt[1] (September 26, 1865 – April 15, 1912) was an American Army officer and aide to presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. After a few years as a newspaper reporter, he served two years as the First Secretary of the American embassy in Mexico. He was commissioned in the United States Volunteers in 1898 and served in the Quartermaster Corps during the Spanish–American War. After brief postings in Washington, D.C., and Cuba, he was appointed military aide to Republican presidents Roosevelt and Taft. He was a highly influential advisor on a wide range of topics to both men, and his writings are a major source of historical information on the presidencies. He died in the sinking of the British liner Titanic in 1912.
Archibald Willingham DeGraffenreid Clarendon Butt (September 26, 1865 – April 15, 1912) was an American Army officer and aide to presidents Theodore Roosevelt...
dubious accounts, Dr. Washington Dodge says he saw Astor standing with ArchibaldButt near the bridge as the ship went down. Dodge's account is highly unlikely...
In 1913, the Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain was erected in Washington, D.C., in memory of Millet and his long-time friend Archibald W. Butt, with whom he...
floods drown it." (Song of Solomon 8:7) The striking cenotaph of Major ArchibaldButt, aide to U.S. President William Taft, is located at Arlington National...
Lightoller. An account of Madeleine's boarding of the lifeboat was given by Archibald Gracie IV to the US Senate Titanic inquiry. Gracie was a fellow passenger...
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blow to Taft was the loss of ArchibaldButt, one of the last links between the previous and present presidents, as Butt had formerly served Roosevelt...
Archibald Gracie IV (January 15, 1858 – December 4, 1912) was an American writer, soldier, amateur historian, real estate investor, and passenger aboard...
to pass. In his last year in office, he was assisted by his friend ArchibaldButt (who later perished in the sinking of RMS Titanic). Roosevelt's influence...
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Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
wanted to know the fate of President Taft's personal friend and aide ArchibaldButt. Bride stated that priority had been given to personal messages and...
Jacobs m. Charles Everett McKinley Jr. (d. 1942) (m. ?–his death) m. ArchibaldButt Jr. (div.) m. Larry Leonard (div.) Robert Guggenheim (1867–1876) (John)...
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appoint a bodyguard for Edith's walks. He chose ArchibaldButt, the new White House military aide. Butt accompanied Edith on her walks and shopping trips...
Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
arm. Major ArchibaldButt – military aide to US President William Howard Taft – escorted Marie Young to the boat. She later recalled that Butt "wrapped...
Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
and passengers, including Junior Wireless Officer Harold Bride, Colonel Archibald Gracie IV, Chief Baker Charles Joughin, and Second Officer Charles Lightoller...
America. President William Howard Taft, whose friend and military aide ArchibaldButt was among the victims of the disaster, received a personal copy of the...
Allison family Thomas Andrews John Jacob Astor IV David John Bowen ArchibaldButt Thomas Byles Roderick Chisholm Walter Donald Douglas Annie Funk Jacques...
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