Uncommon printed menu for a “Dinner to the Gridiron Club of Washington, D.C.,” held by the Lotos Club on March 10, 1900, 9.25 x 16.5, signed in the lower margin in fountain pen by Theodore Roosevelt as governor of New York. The menu is also signed around the borders by other notable New York figures: Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff, New York Sun editor Chester Sanders Lord, Senator Chauncey Depew, and former NYC Mayor William Lafayette Strong. In fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds.
The Gridiron Club is a prestigious journalistic organization based in Washington, D.C., United States. It was founded in 1885 by a group of newspaper correspondents, and its membership primarily consists of journalists, media professionals, and individuals involved in political and public affairs reporting. The Gridiron Club is perhaps best known for its annual dinner, known as the ‘Gridiron Dinner,’ a high-profile social event that features comedic skits, musical performances, and speeches that often include political satire. It brings together politicians, government officials, and prominent figures from the media and entertainment industries.
Among them was Theodore Roosevelt, who attended the Gridiron Dinner on multiple occasions and was known for his sense of humor and willingness to participate in the club's comedic sketches and satirical performances. Roosevelt's involvement with the club contributed to its prominence during his presidency and helped establish the tradition of presidential participation in the Gridiron Dinner.
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