Selections from Dooley were read at meetings of the presidential cabinet . Theodore Roosevelt was a fan , despite the fact that he was one of Dunne 's favorite targets . When Roosevelt published his book , '' The Rough Riders '' , Dunne wrote a tongue-in-cheek review mocking the war hero with the punchline " if I was him I 'd call th ' book ' Alone in Cubia ' " and the nation roared . Roosevelt wrote to Dunne : " I regret to state that my family and intimate friends are delighted with your review of my book . Now I think you owe me one ; and I shall expect that when you next come east you pay me a visit . I have long wanted the chance of making your acquaintance . " The two finally met at the Republican Convention in 1900 , where Roosevelt gave him a news scoop — he would accept the nomination as vice presidential candidate . In later years , Dunne was a frequent guest for dinner and weekends at the White House
Republican Convention in 1900
1900 Republican National Convention
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