Both Sides of the Shield

Both Sides of the Shield is a memoir written by Major Archibald W. Butt, an American military officer who served in the Spanish-American War and later as an aide to President William Howard Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and observations about his experiences in the military and as a presidential aide. Butt provides insight into the inner workings of the White House and the personalities of the presidents he served under. He also shares his thoughts on the state of the military and the political climate of the time. Both Sides of the Shield offers a unique perspective on American history and the individuals who shaped it.1912. An influential military aide to President William Howard Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt, Archibald Butt is one of the most highly praised passenger-heroes of the Titanic tragedy. He ensured the safety and eventual rescue of countless people, but was himself lost as one of the victims of that disaster. Both Sides of the Shield begins: Mr. Palmer: You will start for the South tomorrow and write a series of letters on the educational and social conditions existing in that section. Avoid the cities and beaten tracks and let your pictures be drawn from life. This will be an order on the business office for what money you may need. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.