Theodore Roosevelt
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 stuff of legend
How the U.S. Almost Became a Nation of Hippo Ranchers
In 1910, a failed House bill sought to increase the availability of low-cost meat by importing hippopotamuses that would be killed to make "lake cow bacon"
Teddy Roosevelt’s Perilous Expedition on the Amazon
The dangerous—yet victorious—trip wouldn’t have been possible without Cândido Rondon, an icon of Brazilian history
A Brief History of White House Weddings
Naomi Biden's nuptials will mark the 19th wedding held at the presidential seat of power
From a White House Wedding to a Pet Snake, Alice Roosevelt's Escapades Captivated America
Theodore Roosevelt's eldest daughter won the public's adoration with her rebellious antics
What Extreme Flooding in Yellowstone Means for the National Park's Gateway Towns
These communities rely almost entirely on tourism for their existence—yet too much tourism, not to mention climate change, can destroy them
The Black Buffalo Soldiers Who Biked Across the American West
In 1897, the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps embarked on a 1,900-mile journey from Montana to Missouri
A Colorful History of Cats in the White House
Willow Biden isn’t the first feline to grace the presidential residence's halls
Controversial Teddy Roosevelt Statue Will Be Moved From NYC to North Dakota
The equestrian monument will leave the steps of the American Museum of Natural History, finding a new home at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
The Unrealized Promise of Oklahoma
How the push for statehood led a beacon of racial progress to oppression and violence
Theodore Roosevelt's North Dakota and 27 Other Smithsonian Programs Streaming in March
Multi-part courses, studio arts classes and virtual study tours produced by the world’s largest museum-based educational program
Library of Congress Seeks Volunteers to Transcribe Letters to Theodore Roosevelt
The campaign is part of a broader crowdsourcing effort aimed at making archival materials more accessible to the public
Sierra Club Grapples With Founder John Muir’s Racism
The organization calls out Muir’s racist statements and pledges to diversify leadership and deepen environmental justice initiatives
The Coal Strike That Defined Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
To put an end to the standoff, the future progressive champion sought the help of a titan of business: J.P. Morgan
The Racist Statue of Theodore Roosevelt Will No Longer Loom Over the American Museum of Natural History
As plans emerge to remove the controversial figure, the 26th President's legacy remains sullied by his colonialist ideology
A Notorious 17th-Century Pirate, the Many Lives of the Louvre and Other New Books to Read
The seventh installment in our weekly series spotlights titles that may have been lost in the news amid the COVID-19 crisis
The Decades-Long Political Fight to Save the Grand Canyon
Americans had long known about the wonders of the southwestern landmark, but it wouldn't be until 1919 that it would gain full federal protection
How the Grand Canyon Transformed From a 'Valueless' Place to a National Park
Before the advent of geology as a science, the canyon was avoided. Now the popular park is celebrating its centennial year
Library of Congress Digitizes Its Huge Trove of Teddy Roosevelt Papers
Among the thousands of documents is a letter containing the first use of the president’s famed maxim: ‘Speak softly and carry a big stick’
Could Lava Incinerate Trash and More Questions From Our Readers
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