Tag Archives: Theodore Roosevelt

Poems by Presidents: The First-Ever Anthology

A Book Review Roses are red, Violets are blue, POTUSES, Politics. Poetry too? What a surprise! Editor Michael Croland has amassed a charming little array of actual poetry (ok, plus a few limericks and light verse) written by some of … Continue reading

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Theodore Roosevelt: Super Cop

Theodore Roosevelt had a varied career, and made the most of all his opportunities The Mid-90s: At Loose Ends Still in his early-to-mid 30s, Theodore Roosevelt, aristocratic and wealthy New Yorker, had jam packed decades into his young life. He … Continue reading

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Kermit Roosevelt: TR’s Troubled Son

All children inherit varying traits of both parents. The Second Son Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943) was the second son of Theodore Roosevelt and his second wife, Edith Kermit Carow, named him for a great uncle and a brother, who died in … Continue reading

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Presidential Friendships: How They Changed History 

A Book Review Political beings, as a whole, are generally outgoing souls, with a long retinue of friends, ranging from pleasant how-ya-doin’ acquaintances to long-standing trusted companions. Presidents, at the top of the political pecking order, are no exception. Author … Continue reading

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Corinne: The Long Neglected Roosevelt

Little Sister Corinne The iconic Theodore Roosevelt was one of four siblings. The oldest of the four remarkable Roosevelts was Anna (1855-1931), called “Bamie” by her siblings, and “Auntie Bye” by the next generation. Despite an early childhood illness which … Continue reading

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The Sagamore Hill-Hyde Park Connection: Part II

Mano a Mano Theodore Roosevelt’s father (Theodore Sr.) had been a nominal Whig, but once the Republican Party had formed and had promised to be viable, he became a Republican and strong admirer of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln and the … Continue reading

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The Sagamore Hill-Hyde Park Relations: Part 1

Family Ties. The Common Bond Claes Maartenszen van Rosenvelt came to New Amsterdam around 1640, about the time Peter Stuyvesant was its governor. He was not a wealthy man. He did not come for religious freedom. He did not come … Continue reading

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The Funeral of Theodore Roosevelt

When Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919, the world was stunned. TR Dies Not only was the world stunned at the death of former President Theodore Roosevelt, who was only sixty, but perhaps TR himself would have also been … Continue reading

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Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Jr. and the Museum of Natural History

This was actually a “family” undertaking. The Father On April 8, 1869, a formal meeting was held in the front parlor of the Roosevelt home, at 28 East 20th Street in New York City, to draft the charter that established … Continue reading

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The Emergence of Candidate Warren G. Harding

Yes, Warren Harding was a dark horse, and yes, it did happen in a smoke filled room…  BUT… Leading Up To 1920 There was an odd assortment of coincidences that created the “perfect storm” of enthusiasm for Harding. Two years … Continue reading

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