Articles related to "Teddy Roosevelt"
Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
High Tea, Teddy Roosevelt, Stephen King and a Castle
You haven't seen a towering castle with links to Stephen King, Teddy Roosevelt, bed and breakfast, soirees and afternoon tea until you've visited Thornewood Castle on American Lake. This 1911 beauty is where Stephen King's new mini-series, Rose Red, was filmed.
stephen king • thornwood • castle • movie • american
You haven't seen a towering castle with links to Stephen King, Teddy Roosevelt, bed and breakfast, soirees and afternoon tea until you've visited Thornewood Castle on American Lake. This 1911 beauty is where Stephen King's new mini-series, Rose Red, was filmed.
stephen king • thornwood • castle • movie • american
TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MORE FUN THAN A GOAT, PART I
A quick look at Teddy Roosevelt's career leading up to his presidency.
teddy • roosevelt • tr • president • rough rider
A quick look at Teddy Roosevelt's career leading up to his presidency.
teddy • roosevelt • tr • president • rough rider
TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MORE FUN THAN A GOAT, PART II
A continuation of the last article, this covers his years in the White House.
theorodre roosevelt • teddy • tr • president • teddy bear
A continuation of the last article, this covers his years in the White House.
theorodre roosevelt • teddy • tr • president • teddy bear
The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF JUSTICE
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
ALMOST PRESIDENT: CHARLES FAIRBANKS
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
Teddy Bear Stories and Facts
An interesting history of the teddy bear, the most lovable toy in American history and the childhood friend of almost every boy and girl.
teddy bear history • collectible toy • teddy roosevelt bear • winnie the pooh toy • teddy bear craze
An interesting history of the teddy bear, the most lovable toy in American history and the childhood friend of almost every boy and girl.
teddy bear history • collectible toy • teddy roosevelt bear • winnie the pooh toy • teddy bear craze
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
theodore roosevelt • rough riders • spanish american war • san juan hill • first volunteer cavalry regiment
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
theodore roosevelt • rough riders • spanish american war • san juan hill • first volunteer cavalry regiment
Wild West & Frontier West in Vegas
Las Vegas, New Mexico's long history of gunfighters, the Rough Riders and the Santa Fe Trail make it a must see destination for Wild West and Frontier West enthusiasts.
las vegas new mexico • santa fe trail • teddy roosevelt’s rough riders • doc holliday • fort union
Las Vegas, New Mexico's long history of gunfighters, the Rough Riders and the Santa Fe Trail make it a must see destination for Wild West and Frontier West enthusiasts.
las vegas new mexico • santa fe trail • teddy roosevelt’s rough riders • doc holliday • fort union
Night at the Museum: A Review
What happens when Ben Stiller takes a job as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Go see it...it is worth your time.
american museum of natural history • amnh • ben stiller • robin williams • mizuo peck
What happens when Ben Stiller takes a job as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Go see it...it is worth your time.
american museum of natural history • amnh • ben stiller • robin williams • mizuo peck
A Century of U. S. Vice Presidents
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
New Year's Retrospective: 100 Years Ago
It was the year 1909. A stamp cost two cents, radio and vaudeville were in, Benny Goodman and Burl Ives were born and Pittsburgh won the World Series.
new year’s retrospective • 1909 events • 100 years ago • benny goodman • burl ives
It was the year 1909. A stamp cost two cents, radio and vaudeville were in, Benny Goodman and Burl Ives were born and Pittsburgh won the World Series.
new year’s retrospective • 1909 events • 100 years ago • benny goodman • burl ives
Pearl Hart: The Arizona Bandit
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
historys wild women • women of history • history • womens history • canada
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
historys wild women • women of history • history • womens history • canada
Roosevelt's Post Presidency
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
The Boston Massacre & the Revere Lithograph
The Boston Massacre, Teddy Roosevelt's charge up San Juan Hill, and George Washington's crossing the Delaware are captured in paintings that often embellish the truth.
boston massacre • paul revere's lithograph of the boston massacre • boston massacre and propaganda • george washington crossing the delaware • charge up san juan hill
The Boston Massacre, Teddy Roosevelt's charge up San Juan Hill, and George Washington's crossing the Delaware are captured in paintings that often embellish the truth.
boston massacre • paul revere's lithograph of the boston massacre • boston massacre and propaganda • george washington crossing the delaware • charge up san juan hill
THE BULL MOOSE CAMPAIGN OF 1912
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
Theodore Roosevelt
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
early twentieth century • president teddy roosevelt • president william mckinley assassination • muckraker • sherman anti-trust act
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
early twentieth century • president teddy roosevelt • president william mckinley assassination • muckraker • sherman anti-trust act
Three Term Presidential Attempts in US Elections
Before ratification of the 22nd Amendment, only three presidents sought a third term in office, upsetting tradition and precedent that began with the Founding Fathers.
three term presidential attempts • george washington's precedent • election of 1876 • election of 1912 • election of 1940
Before ratification of the 22nd Amendment, only three presidents sought a third term in office, upsetting tradition and precedent that began with the Founding Fathers.
three term presidential attempts • george washington's precedent • election of 1876 • election of 1912 • election of 1940
Unique Voices Laud American Earth
In "American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau" editor Bill McKibben combines the familiar with the unfamiliar to arouse inspiration, awe, alarm and sadness.
american earth • bill mckibben • al gore • environmental writing • ansel adams
In "American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau" editor Bill McKibben combines the familiar with the unfamiliar to arouse inspiration, awe, alarm and sadness.
american earth • bill mckibben • al gore • environmental writing • ansel adams
Vice Presidents Returned to Office
Only four vice presidents that filled out the term of a deceased chief executive would win reelection in their own right and all four lived in the 20th Century.
vice president returned to office • vice presidents that became presidents • accidental presidents • teddy roosevelt the first vice president to win re • 20th century presidential deaths
Only four vice presidents that filled out the term of a deceased chief executive would win reelection in their own right and all four lived in the 20th Century.
vice president returned to office • vice presidents that became presidents • accidental presidents • teddy roosevelt the first vice president to win re • 20th century presidential deaths
YOU'RE FIRED!
Many people consider term limits necessary because of the unfair advantage enjoyed by incumbents. But many Presidents have been defeated when they ran for re-election. In this article, we will examine this group of ousted Presidents.
electoral college • electoral vote • popular vote • president • adams
Many people consider term limits necessary because of the unfair advantage enjoyed by incumbents. But many Presidents have been defeated when they ran for re-election. In this article, we will examine this group of ousted Presidents.
electoral college • electoral vote • popular vote • president • adams
FIRST PETS, PART I
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
Inventing the Good Neighbor Policy
By the 1920s Americans looked for a new, kinder foreign policy. Presidents Harding and Hoover would bring an end to the "Big Stick" era with the "Good Neighbor" Policy.
good neighbor policy • president roosevelt • president hoover • big stick policy • gunboat diplomacy
By the 1920s Americans looked for a new, kinder foreign policy. Presidents Harding and Hoover would bring an end to the "Big Stick" era with the "Good Neighbor" Policy.
good neighbor policy • president roosevelt • president hoover • big stick policy • gunboat diplomacy
Bartholomew "Bat" Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the most renowned "Lawmen of the Old West" but was not the cold-blooded killer that so many false legends and counterfeit reports claimed.
bat masterson • lawmen of the old west • the battle of adobe walls • wyatt earp • wild bill hickok
Bat Masterson was one of the most renowned "Lawmen of the Old West" but was not the cold-blooded killer that so many false legends and counterfeit reports claimed.
bat masterson • lawmen of the old west • the battle of adobe walls • wyatt earp • wild bill hickok
ELECTION SURPRISES: WOODROW WILSON'S RE-ELECTION
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
Ghost Tours of the South
Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.
ghosts tours south • halloween chills below the mason dixon line • haunted history • unearthly residents and spirits • eureka springs ghost tours
Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.
ghosts tours south • halloween chills below the mason dixon line • haunted history • unearthly residents and spirits • eureka springs ghost tours
John McCain: Renegade Republican
Senator John McCain is a Republican by principle, but is often at odds with the leadership of his party, including President Bush.
mccain • bush • administration • congress • republican
Senator John McCain is a Republican by principle, but is often at odds with the leadership of his party, including President Bush.
mccain • bush • administration • congress • republican
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART II
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TEDDY'S "WHITE HOUSE GANG"
The first in a series of articles on presidential children, this article looks at the children of Theodore Roosevelt. They enjoyed the White House, and went on to serve their country with distinction.
president • theodore roosevelt • nicholas longworth • world war i • world war ii
The first in a series of articles on presidential children, this article looks at the children of Theodore Roosevelt. They enjoyed the White House, and went on to serve their country with distinction.
president • theodore roosevelt • nicholas longworth • world war i • world war ii
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART III
Once close personal friends and political allies, their bitter feud tore apart the Republican Party and allowed a Democrat to capture the White House and change the course of history.
taft • roosevelt • teddy • tr • republican
Once close personal friends and political allies, their bitter feud tore apart the Republican Party and allowed a Democrat to capture the White House and change the course of history.
taft • roosevelt • teddy • tr • republican
Causes of the Spanish American War
Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.
causes of the spanish american war • yellow journalism and the spanish american war • the uss maine and the spanish american war • concentration camps in cuba • spain and cuba in 1895
Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.
causes of the spanish american war • yellow journalism and the spanish american war • the uss maine and the spanish american war • concentration camps in cuba • spain and cuba in 1895
HIRAM JOHNSON: THE BULL MOOSE RUNNING MATE
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
Ellen Jackson
children's writier, Ellen Jackson discusses her books, the writing craft and future projects with Sue Reichard.
children's writing • authors • writing for children • sue reichard • ellen jackson
children's writier, Ellen Jackson discusses her books, the writing craft and future projects with Sue Reichard.
children's writing • authors • writing for children • sue reichard • ellen jackson
All the Presidents' Children
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
white house • children • presidents • history • books
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
white house • children • presidents • history • books
Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Where the American West comes to life
autry museum • western • griffith park • autry museum of western heritage
Where the American West comes to life
autry museum • western • griffith park • autry museum of western heritage
Building Solid Work Relationships
The best way to build good team work and rapport with co-workers is through the four Cs -- commonalities, connectivity, communication, and collaboration.
building solid teams • developing rapport and teamwork • building solid work relationships by developng rap • develping rapport with co-workers • building solid work relationships
The best way to build good team work and rapport with co-workers is through the four Cs -- commonalities, connectivity, communication, and collaboration.
building solid teams • developing rapport and teamwork • building solid work relationships by developng rap • develping rapport with co-workers • building solid work relationships
Fun Dog Facts
Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend.
dogs • dog facts • dog trivia • fun dog facts • rin tin tin
Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend.
dogs • dog facts • dog trivia • fun dog facts • rin tin tin
Historic Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, Kansas is home to many historic sites. The 1st Infantry Division Museum, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, and Custer House offer insight into military history.
historical fort riley • custer house • 1st infantry division museum • u.s. cavalry museum • military museum
Fort Riley, Kansas is home to many historic sites. The 1st Infantry Division Museum, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, and Custer House offer insight into military history.
historical fort riley • custer house • 1st infantry division museum • u.s. cavalry museum • military museum
The Mouse That Roared
Disney threatens lawsuit over protest.
disney • lawsuit • environment • environmental • nature
Disney threatens lawsuit over protest.
disney • lawsuit • environment • environmental • nature
2001 Recap Challenge
Just for fun I'm adding this last article of the year. It recaps some articles I've written - in a story challenge by one of our other editors.
articles • washington state • recap • 2001 • happy new year
Just for fun I'm adding this last article of the year. It recaps some articles I've written - in a story challenge by one of our other editors.
articles • washington state • recap • 2001 • happy new year
2007 Chicago Cubs Baseball
The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.
2007 mlb preview • 2007 mlb preview cubs • mlb preview 2007 cubs • 2007 chicago cubs preview • 2007 chicago cubs
The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.
2007 mlb preview • 2007 mlb preview cubs • mlb preview 2007 cubs • 2007 chicago cubs preview • 2007 chicago cubs
2008 Chicago Cubs Baseball Preview
The Cubs are on the brink of history. If they don't win it all this year, they will be the first team in baseball history to go 100 years without a world championship.
2008 chicago cubs preview • 2008 chicago baseball preview • 2008 chicago cubs predictions • 2008 chicago cubs baseball season • 2008 cubs offense
The Cubs are on the brink of history. If they don't win it all this year, they will be the first team in baseball history to go 100 years without a world championship.
2008 chicago cubs preview • 2008 chicago baseball preview • 2008 chicago cubs predictions • 2008 chicago cubs baseball season • 2008 cubs offense
A Dissenter for Justice
Continuing a series of articles about Supreme Court Justices who have had a major impact on our lives, as well as on the Court. This week, the "Great Dissenter" Oliver Wendall Holmes,Jr.
oliver wendall holmes • jr. supreme court • free speech
Continuing a series of articles about Supreme Court Justices who have had a major impact on our lives, as well as on the Court. This week, the "Great Dissenter" Oliver Wendall Holmes,Jr.
oliver wendall holmes • jr. supreme court • free speech
Abraham Lincoln’s Ghost
There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.
paranormal • ghost • haunting • lincoln • white house
There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.
paranormal • ghost • haunting • lincoln • white house
Beauty and the Beast
Although men traditionally fill the boots of the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo, women also enjoy the challenge and thrill of rodeo-ing.
cowgirl • cowgirl • women • girl • athlete
Although men traditionally fill the boots of the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo, women also enjoy the challenge and thrill of rodeo-ing.
cowgirl • cowgirl • women • girl • athlete
Carlisle Indian School
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
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