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Theodore Roosevelt
"Teddy"
City : New York City / State: NY
"I don't think any President ever enjoyed himself more than I did. Moreover, I don't think any ex-President ever enjoyed himself more."... "Success - the real success - does not depend upon the position you hold, but upon how you carry yourself in that position."
~ Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore's Quote
About Theodore
Roosevelt was a diplomat, internationalist, naval historian and strategist, combat commander of a volunteer cavalry regiment, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy. As a noted historian, biographer, essayist, editor, columnist, and critic, he wrote 35 books. He was a renowned ornithologist, an expert on and hunter of big-game animals, but also a pioneering American conservationist. He was a country squire, horseman, socialite and patron of the arts. He reformed the federal civil service and New York City police department, lost a race for New York City mayor, finished second in a 1912 third party bid for president, arrested outlaws as a North Dakota deputy sheriff, served as Governor of New York and Vice-President of the United States. Today, Sagamore Hill is furnished as it was during his busy lifetime.
Burial Information
Cemetery Name: Youngs Memorial Cemetery
Address:
Oyster Bay , NY 11771
Additional Information
West side of Cove Road opposite Cove Neck Road. Set aside as a graveyard in 1658, incorporated March 26, 1900.
Donations
Donation recipient:
Friends of Sagamore Hill
Why are we requesting donations for Friends of Sagamore Hill on behalf of Theodore?
The Friends either host or participate in many of the activities at the site, which are designed to keep alive the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt. An objective of the organization is to explore and develop meaningful ways to work with the National Park Service to serve the visitors to the site, while preserving the integrity of our American heritage. Also included is dual membership in the prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). The Friends of Sagamore Hill operates as a Chapter of the TRA, with the preservation of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site as its primary purpose. While joining has many advantages, the best is the satisfaction you will receive knowing that you are helping preserve a part of America's great history for your children and grandchildren.
How will this donation help the Friends of Sagamore Hill?
Help to preserve and protect the only presidential site on Long Island.
