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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site1901 illustration of Theodore Roosevelt as he takes the oath of office in the library of the Ansley Wilcox home.
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
For Kids
 
Teddy bear cartoon by Clifford Berryman.

Teddy bear cartoon by Clifford Berryman.

Do you have a teddy bear? Did you ever wonder why your bear is called "Teddy" instead of Winston or Ethel or any other name? Well, you have Teddy Roosevelt to thank for your teddy bear friend.

Click here to learn about how Theodore Roosevelt inspired the teddy bear.

 
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Follow the adventures of traveling teddy bears Nat and Parker as they travel the National Parks!
Musical Performance at the Teddy Bear Picnic.

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Musical performance at the Teddy Bear Picnic.

For Kids
Every Summer

The TR Site offers special events for families and children. Two regular events include Victorian Days for children 7 - 12 years old, and Teddy Bear Picnic for children 3 - 12 years old.

 Click here for details.

 

 

 

Summer Camp:  Adventure Week

 

 

Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest for high school students.
Theodore Roosevelt c. 1900.
History
Find out why Theodore Roosevelt became president in Buffalo in 1901.
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The Wilcox family dining room.
Special Events
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Antique telephone  

Did You Know?
Theodore Roosevelt was the first American president to have a telephone installed in his home. It allowed him to keep in contact with Washington when he was at Sagamore Hill.
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Last Updated: December 15, 2008 at 15:18 EST