Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City to glass importer and leading philanthropist Theodore, Sr. and Georgia-born mother Martha “Mittie” Roosevelt. As a student at Harvard University (1876-1880 ...

There are more National Park Service units dedicated to Roosevelt's life and memory than any other American. As a sickly young boy in New York City, Theodore Roosevelt learned taxidermy and ...

Widely popular, Roosevelt entered his second term on an extremely positive note. Challenges “Lose no time coming” was the message to Theodore Roosevelt as President McKinley lay dying from a gunshot ...

The Boston Red Sox win the first World Series, beating Pittsburgh 5 games to 3. To protect birds from plume hunters, Theodore Roosevelt creates a national Wildlife Refuge at Pelican Island in Florida.

"Theodore Roosevelt's addition to our 'Shrine of Democracy' series represents a crowning achievement," said Kevin DeMerrit, founder of Lear Capital. "His vision of American innovation and ...