Articles related to "Theodore Roosevelt"
EDITH ROOSEVELT: MODERN FIRST LADY
More than anyone else, Edith Roosevelt created the modern position of First Lady. See how this remarkable woman changed the White House and its operation, as well as the way First Ladies have handled their responsibilities ever since.
edith roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • first lady • president • white house
More than anyone else, Edith Roosevelt created the modern position of First Lady. See how this remarkable woman changed the White House and its operation, as well as the way First Ladies have handled their responsibilities ever since.
edith roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • first lady • president • white house
Teddy is 100 Years Old!
Celebrate Teddy Bear's centennial!
teddy bear • steiff • gund • boyd • ideal toy
Celebrate Teddy Bear's centennial!
teddy bear • steiff • gund • boyd • ideal toy
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'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
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
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
Teddy Bear
From their creation during the turn of the century to their firmly held status with American Culture today the Teddy Bear has a mythology all it's own.
teddy bear • teddy's bear • theodore roosevelt • drawing the border at mississippi • teddy bear picnic
From their creation during the turn of the century to their firmly held status with American Culture today the Teddy Bear has a mythology all it's own.
teddy bear • teddy's bear • theodore roosevelt • drawing the border at mississippi • teddy bear picnic
Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt
Lydia Latrobe met her future husband, Nicholas Roosevelt, when she was a child and he was 25 years her senior. She would become the great grand aunt of Theodore Roosevelt
lydia latrobe roosevelt • roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • benjamin henry latrobe • washington d c
Lydia Latrobe met her future husband, Nicholas Roosevelt, when she was a child and he was 25 years her senior. She would become the great grand aunt of Theodore Roosevelt
lydia latrobe roosevelt • roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • benjamin henry latrobe • washington d c
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
Progressivism to the Roaring 20s: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part III
A continuation of the <i>Laissez-Faire</i> articles that looks at the Progressive Era reforms in favor of the American worker, followed by the subsequent rollback of such government intervention in the 1920s.
progressive era • laissez-faire • roaring 20s • jazz age • prohibition era
A continuation of the <i>Laissez-Faire</i> articles that looks at the Progressive Era reforms in favor of the American worker, followed by the subsequent rollback of such government intervention in the 1920s.
progressive era • laissez-faire • roaring 20s • jazz age • prohibition era
Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
Show Time for Bull Elk
In September and October, the bugling call of bull elk resounds through the forests, as they compete for the attention of the cows. It's an exciting natural drama that nature has designed to determine the strongest, healthiest bulls who will sire next years calves.
elk • cervus elaphus canadensis • wapiti • yellowstone • bugling
In September and October, the bugling call of bull elk resounds through the forests, as they compete for the attention of the cows. It's an exciting natural drama that nature has designed to determine the strongest, healthiest bulls who will sire next years calves.
elk • cervus elaphus canadensis • wapiti • yellowstone • bugling
The History of the Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service, which protects the President, began in 1865. The original purpose of this agency was very different from what it is today.
secret service • mckinley assassination • spanish-american war • 1901 pan-american exposition • leon czolgosz
The U.S. Secret Service, which protects the President, began in 1865. The original purpose of this agency was very different from what it is today.
secret service • mckinley assassination • spanish-american war • 1901 pan-american exposition • leon czolgosz
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
The New York of the Roosevelts
Come with me to the Empire State to see the haunts of some remarkable cousins who became outstanding leaders of the 20th Century.
theodore roosevelt • franklin d. roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt • hyde park • val-kill
Come with me to the Empire State to see the haunts of some remarkable cousins who became outstanding leaders of the 20th Century.
theodore roosevelt • franklin d. roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt • hyde park • val-kill
John Muir and the National Parks
John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks.
brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks.
brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
GERONIMO (1829 - 1909)
In June 1829, a baby was born in an Indian village in No-doyohn Canyon, Arizona. Never did his parents dream that this child would someday become one of the greatest Apache chiefs of all time.
geronimo • native • apache • united states • arizona
In June 1829, a baby was born in an Indian village in No-doyohn Canyon, Arizona. Never did his parents dream that this child would someday become one of the greatest Apache chiefs of all time.
geronimo • native • apache • united states • arizona
Hoover's Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Pet Friendly Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs is famed for healing mineral springs and the world's largest hot tub. The family dog or cat is welcome to travel along at the following hotels.
glenwood springs colorado • rocky mountains • colorado rockies • pet friendly • travel with pets
Glenwood Springs is famed for healing mineral springs and the world's largest hot tub. The family dog or cat is welcome to travel along at the following hotels.
glenwood springs colorado • rocky mountains • colorado rockies • pet friendly • travel with pets
President Wilson's First Term
The first half of Woodrow Wilson's 8 years in office focused on Domestic policies such as the tariff, the money issue, and antitrust legislation, along with keeping Ameri
woodrow wilson • clayton antitrust act of 1914 • election of 1916 • charles evan hughes • underwood tariff
The first half of Woodrow Wilson's 8 years in office focused on Domestic policies such as the tariff, the money issue, and antitrust legislation, along with keeping Ameri
woodrow wilson • clayton antitrust act of 1914 • election of 1916 • charles evan hughes • underwood tariff
President Wilson's Second Term
Woodrow Wilson had no choice but to send America to war in 1917, though he did so in hopes that he could perhaps prevent all such wars in the world's future.
woodrow wilson • world war i • german submarine warfare • league of nations • treaty of versaille
Woodrow Wilson had no choice but to send America to war in 1917, though he did so in hopes that he could perhaps prevent all such wars in the world's future.
woodrow wilson • world war i • german submarine warfare • league of nations • treaty of versaille
Running A “Front Porch” Campaign: The Brilliance of Mark Hanna
This article examines the Election of 1896 and how William McKinley won virtually campaiging from his front porch.
campaign • massachusetts • john kerry • candidates • 19th century
This article examines the Election of 1896 and how William McKinley won virtually campaiging from his front porch.
campaign • massachusetts • john kerry • candidates • 19th century
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.
herbert hoover • the great depression • worst presidents of the united states • secretary of commerce • tax increase
Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.
herbert hoover • the great depression • worst presidents of the united states • secretary of commerce • tax increase
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
The Rise of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
The River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Millard has written an exciting and educational book about Roosevelt's perilous expedition on the unknown River of Doubt, now known as Rio Roosevelt.
river of doubt • candice millard • theodore roosevelt • amazon • roosevelt rondon scientific expedition
Millard has written an exciting and educational book about Roosevelt's perilous expedition on the unknown River of Doubt, now known as Rio Roosevelt.
river of doubt • candice millard • theodore roosevelt • amazon • roosevelt rondon scientific expedition
THE VICE PRESIDENT: MORE IMPORTANT THAN WE THINK?
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
president • vice president • john adams • thomas jefferson • martin van buren
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
president • vice president • john adams • thomas jefferson • martin van buren
United States Destiny
Douglas Brinkley narrative covers the major events of United States history. This book is a good beginning for someone who wants to the basics of United States history.
douglas brinkley • united states history • who was amerigo vespucci • columbus day celebrations • native americans and columbus
Douglas Brinkley narrative covers the major events of United States history. This book is a good beginning for someone who wants to the basics of United States history.
douglas brinkley • united states history • who was amerigo vespucci • columbus day celebrations • native americans and columbus
What is a Chautauqua?
Originally focused on secular education in the late nineteenth century, the chautauqua movement continues to focus today on the teaching profession.
chautauqua • secular education movement • nineteenth century secular education • chautauau institution • nineteenth century teaching
Originally focused on secular education in the late nineteenth century, the chautauqua movement continues to focus today on the teaching profession.
chautauqua • secular education movement • nineteenth century secular education • chautauau institution • nineteenth century teaching
WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART I
Teddy Roosevelt Jr. won the Medal of Honor for his "gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during the D-Day assault on Utah Beach at Normandy. In this article, we learn about the fascinating life and career of this worthy offspring of the original Rough Rider.
roosevelt • ted • quentin ii • world war i • world war ii
Teddy Roosevelt Jr. won the Medal of Honor for his "gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during the D-Day assault on Utah Beach at Normandy. In this article, we learn about the fascinating life and career of this worthy offspring of the original Rough Rider.
roosevelt • ted • quentin ii • world war i • world war ii
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Jennette Kahn Retires at DC, MegaCon next week
Jennette Kahn retires at DC and Paul Levitz is named the new president and Editor-in-Chief. Orlando MegaCon starts next week.
dc • jennette kahn • paul levitz • comics • don rosa
Jennette Kahn retires at DC and Paul Levitz is named the new president and Editor-in-Chief. Orlando MegaCon starts next week.
dc • jennette kahn • paul levitz • comics • don rosa
Escape of the 'Royal George'
Quickly slipping through a waterway between islands in Bay of Quinte , the 'Royal George' escaped Commodore Chauncey's reach, only to be under fire again at Kingston
hms royal george • royal george war of 1812 • royal george british warship • royal george sloop • interception of royal george
Quickly slipping through a waterway between islands in Bay of Quinte , the 'Royal George' escaped Commodore Chauncey's reach, only to be under fire again at Kingston
hms royal george • royal george war of 1812 • royal george british warship • royal george sloop • interception of royal george
Historical Fiction for Summer Reading
Back-to-School may be just around the corner for some of you, but here's a quick look at some titles to fill those last lazy days of summer reading!
historic fiction for middle school
Back-to-School may be just around the corner for some of you, but here's a quick look at some titles to fill those last lazy days of summer reading!
historic fiction for middle school
167 Discharged without Honor
The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.
brownsville raid • brownsville • tx • brownsville affair • 1906 riot
The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.
brownsville raid • brownsville • tx • brownsville affair • 1906 riot
America’s Political Families
John Adams and his son started it, but the Bush, Roosevelt, Kennedy,Gore and Taft Families have come closest to establishing American political dynasties.
america's political families • american political dynasties • the clintons • bill and hillary clinton • john quincy adams
John Adams and his son started it, but the Bush, Roosevelt, Kennedy,Gore and Taft Families have come closest to establishing American political dynasties.
america's political families • american political dynasties • the clintons • bill and hillary clinton • john quincy adams
The Presidency of William McKinley
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
president william mckinley • the gilded age • the progressive age • spanish-american war • sinking of the uss maine
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
president william mckinley • the gilded age • the progressive age • spanish-american war • sinking of the uss maine
MegaCon and Other News
Breaking news related items, some of which are from MegaCon. Find out the results of the fund raising hosted by Jim McLauchlin for ACTOR at MegaCon. Shi not published by Crusade? See what is going on at DC with Brian Azzarello, writer of "100 Bullets". More comic news.
megacon • orlando • kevin smith • green arrow • daredevil
Breaking news related items, some of which are from MegaCon. Find out the results of the fund raising hosted by Jim McLauchlin for ACTOR at MegaCon. Shi not published by Crusade? See what is going on at DC with Brian Azzarello, writer of "100 Bullets". More comic news.
megacon • orlando • kevin smith • green arrow • daredevil
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS: DEVIATIONS FROM TRADITION, PART I
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
The Irrelevance and Decline of France and Germany
France and Germany mark another step in their political decline and irrelevance and they refuse to enforce the UN resolution they voted for a few short months ago.
france • germany • iraq • united nations
France and Germany mark another step in their political decline and irrelevance and they refuse to enforce the UN resolution they voted for a few short months ago.
france • germany • iraq • united nations
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART IV
The Presidents of the "Progressive Era" in the early 20th century continued to be active in the affairs of the nation after they left office. Two of them went on to have very successful careers after their Presidency.
president • chief justice • senate • treaty • versailles
The Presidents of the "Progressive Era" in the early 20th century continued to be active in the affairs of the nation after they left office. Two of them went on to have very successful careers after their Presidency.
president • chief justice • senate • treaty • versailles
SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART 2)
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
president • republican • progressive • bull moose • democratic
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
president • republican • progressive • bull moose • democratic
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
A look into the life, times and personal challenges of one of America's most beloved and tragic presidents.
john f. kennedy • joseph kennedy • rose kennedy • harvard university • jacqueline bouvier
A look into the life, times and personal challenges of one of America's most beloved and tragic presidents.
john f. kennedy • joseph kennedy • rose kennedy • harvard university • jacqueline bouvier
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