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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
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Visitors touring the historic library where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated..

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation

Visitors touring the historic library.

Activities
The Site offers guided tours of the Ansley Wilcox home, the historic Buffalo, NY house in which Roosevelt was inaugurated as our 26th president in 1901. The tour includes four restored areas and a permanent exhibit. Special temporary exhibits are also occasionally offered.

Herb and flower gardens are maintained on the grounds in season.

 
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.
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Woman c. 1900  

Did You Know?
While Theodore Roosevelt did not make significant progress towards the cause of women's suffrage during his presidency, he did speak in favor of it during his 1912 presidential campaign as the "Bull Moose" (Progressive) Party candidate.
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Last Updated: January 09, 2007 at 14:27 EST