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Captain Baron Van Asbeck

1907

Representing the Dutch navy; planted an oak tree.

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Alice Roosevelt Longworth

1907, 1908, and 1961

Daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt.

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J. Pierpont Morgan

1907

American businessman; planted a mulberry tree.

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The Duke of Abruzzi

1907

Planted a poplar tree and placed "an unusually handsome wreath" at George Washington's tomb. From Italy.

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Owen Wister

1907 and 1915

American novelist; made at least two visits to Mount Vernon.

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President Theodore Roosevelt

1906, 1907, and 1908

26th President of the United States. Visited Mount Vernon in 1906 with his family. Returned the following year on horseback.

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The Maharajah Gaekwar, Prince of Baroda

Monday, January 01, 1906

Accompanied by his wife, the Maharana. From India.

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Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt (Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt)

1906 and several other times

First Lady of the United States (1901-1909). Came to Mount Vernon several times during her husband's presidency.

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