It's one of the most amazing and improbable moments in American history. It's the story of a man thrust into national prominence following great tragedy.
Get StartedThe 40+ Years of Friendship Between Theodore Roosevelt and Ansley Wilcox
Special Guest Speaker Lenora M. Henson, Former TR Site Curator and Deputy Director
Why did Theodore Roosevelt take the oath of office in the home of Ansley Wilcox? How did they come to know each other? Find out about their association, and how it extended well beyond a few days in September of 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt's Ghost: The History and Memory of an American Icon
GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Patrick Cullinane Professor of U.S. History & the Rob & Melani Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies Dickinson State University, ND
Theodore Roosevelt died over one hundred years ago, and yet, debate still erupts over his legacy. The removal of statues, the erection of new memorials, and his appearance in pop culture shows the relevance of TR today. Michael Cullinane will explore the latest commemorations and invocations to show that we are all agents of TR's ghost.
It's one of the most amazing and improbable moments in American history. It's the story of a man thrust into national prominence following great tragedy. A man who went on to become one of the most influential U.S. Presidents of all time. And you can experience it for yourself, at the house where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn into office, where the modern presidency began, and where a legend was introduced to the world.
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation, a registered non-profit organization, through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service.
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