Both Sides of the Shield

''Both Sides of the Shield'' is a memoir written by Major Archibald W. Butt, a military aide to President William Howard Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt. The book provides a detailed account of Major Butt’s experiences in the United States Army, including his service in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. The author also shares his insights into the politics and personalities of the two presidents he served under. Major Butt’s tragic death aboard the Titanic in 1912 is also chronicled in the book. Overall, ''Both Sides of the Shield'' offers a unique perspective on American military history and the inner workings of the White House during the early 20th century.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.