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In 1963, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the teddy bear, the Michtoms gifted Kermit Roosevelt Jr., the grandson of the late former president, one of the original bears for his children.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth, eldest daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, became a public spectacle due to her rebellious antics as an early 20th century teen; a historian shares her legacy.
Best in Children’s Books. The 10 Best Books of 2024. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. ... Has there ever been a more manly president than Theodore Roosevelt?
According to his grandmother, young Theodore Roosevelt was “a [mischievous] rogue.” Like many a grandparent then and now, she watched her progeny, a quartet of rambunctious Roosevelt children ...
The reason for the absence of a White House Christmas tree during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency is unknown. Sources have various theories for why a Christmas tree was not displayed.
Editor’s note: On this Memorial Day, we present an excerpt from a speech of President Theodore Roosevelt, delivered on this holiday in 1902 — his first as president, after the assassination of ...
The Teddy Bear Was Once Seen as a Dangerous Influence on Young Children Inspired by a moment of empathy from President Theodore Roosevelt, the huggable toy had a rocky start before it became the ...
NORMAN — Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School sits at the confluence between city and country in Oklahoma’s third-largest community. A mile east, the new Norman Regional Hospital rises above ...
Introducing Alice Roosevelt, the eldest child of former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. The original musical comedy “White House Princess” premieres on Oct. 26 at the Agassiz Theatre.
The Friends of Sagamore Hill will celebrate Theodore Roosevelt’s 166th birthday with a weekend-long celebration. The day will feature a wide variety of events to recognize Oyster Bay’s ...