Theodore Roosevelt Association

10/13/2026

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The Theodore Roosevelt Association’s 107th Annual Meeting and the Theodore Roosevelt Center’s 21st Annual Symposium joined forces at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for a three-day convention celebrating Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy.

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The Theodore Roosevelt Association’s 107th annual meeting and the Theodore Roosevelt Center’s 21st annual symposium joined forces for a three-day convention celebrating Roosevelt’s legacy.

10/13/2026

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - President Theodore Roosevelt

On September 7, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a Labor Day address at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York, emphasizing the dignity of honest labor and the importance of meaningful work.

For Theodore Roosevelt, life's greatest reward was not wealth, comfort, or recognition, but the opportunity to dedicate oneself to something worthwhile. Whether providing for one's family, serving one's community, or contributing to the greater good, he believed that purpose and fulfillment came through hard work and a willingness to embrace responsibility.

His words reflect the enduring spirit of the Strenuous Life: that a life worth living is one devoted to meaningful effort, duty, and service to others.

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10/12/2026

Thank you for an incredible !

What an unforgettable weekend in Medora, ND!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the 2026 Theodore Roosevelt Convention a tremendous success.

A special thank you to our partners at the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for helping bring this extraordinary gathering to life.

To our generous sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and entertainers - thank you for your contributions, enthusiasm, and commitment to Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who traveled from near and far to join us in celebrating TR's extraordinary life, leadership, and lasting impact. Your passion and support are what make this community so special!

Missed a session or want to relive a favorite moment? Recordings of the sessions will be available soon.

NEXT STOP: NEW YORK!
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Theodore Roosevelt Association's 108th Annual Meeting in New York City and Oyster Bay next October! Stay tuned for more information.

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Legacy Sponsor: With Honor Action
Presidential Sponsors: Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Ron & Eleanor Luke
Gold Sponsor: Dr. Alice L. George
Silver Sponsors: Susan Lee, Anthony Thompson
Bronze Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Jeffries
Community Sponsors: David Folz - Trust Counselor LLC, Homeland Solar, Friends of Sagamore Hill, Michael Sacopulos-BWD
Friend Sponsors: Paula Pierce Beazley and Jerome Beazley - The Edith and Theodore Roosevelt Pine Knot Foundation, David K. Barnes, Bravera, Timothy P. Chinaris, Michael and Dee Dee Moran, William and Martha Tilchin
Trivia Contest Sponsor: Slido

10/12/2026

closes with Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt Podcast featuring a wonderful conversation with Susan Sarna & Dr. Michael Cullinane.

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10/11/2026

in 1910, former President Theodore Roosevelt made history by becoming the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.

Just 19 months after leaving the White House, Theodore Roosevelt was participating in the Missouri Republican Party’s election campaign when he visited Kinloch Field near St. Louis, Missouri.

There, pioneering aviator Arch Hoxsey, an instructor at the Wright Brothers’ flight school in Montgomery, Alabama, invited the former president aboard a Wright biplane.

Before an estimated 10,000 spectators, Theodore Roosevelt took to the skies, traveling approximately three miles during a flight lasting about four minutes.

On January 13, 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first sitting U.S. president to travel by airplane on official business, flying to Morocco to meet with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill for the Casablanca Conference.

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The Library of Congress Theodore Roosevelt Center

10/11/2026

Amazing Day 2 at !

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Karl Rove USS Theodore Roosevelt

10/10/2026

in 1889, Kermit Roosevelt was born in Oyster Bay, New York, the second son of Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

An adventurer, explorer, author, and soldier, Kermit inherited much of his father's passion for the strenuous life.

He is perhaps best remembered for accompanying his father on the legendary 1913–1914 Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition through the Amazon rainforest, where his courage and determination helped sustain his father during their perilous journey down the River of Doubt.

Kermit also served in both World War I and World War II, carrying forward his family's tradition of military service. He died in Alaska in 1943 while serving in the U.S. Army.

Today, we remember Kermit Roosevelt on the 137th anniversary of his birth, honoring a life of adventure, exploration, and service.

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10/10/2026

Day 1 in the books!

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10/08/2026

... TOMORROW!

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10/07/2026

in 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt wrote British historian Sir George Otto Trevelyan from the White House, reflecting on ancient Greece, the American Civil War, and the lessons history could offer the modern world.

President Theodore Roosevelt thanked Trevelyan for his letter and book, noting that he particularly enjoyed “The Greek War” and was deeply moved by Trevelyan’s tribute to the soldiers of the Civil War.

President Theodore Roosevelt then pointed out a remarkable connection to the Civil War within his own White House staff. Serving alongside him were the grandson of Ulysses S. Grant, the son of Philip Sheridan, and the grand-nephew of Robert E. Lee, Captain Fitzhugh Lee. He added that after January 1, his Chief of Staff would be Lieutenant General John C. Bates, the son of a member of Abraham Lincoln’s Cabinet.

Ever the historian, President Theodore Roosevelt also turned his attention to ancient Greece. While marveling at the intellectual brilliance of the Greeks, he questioned whether he would actually have wanted to live among them, contrasting their achievements with what he viewed as shortcomings in morality, family life, self-restraint, and political judgment.

The letter offers a fascinating glimpse of President Roosevelt as a lifelong student of history, reading deeply, debating ideas, and seeing the people and events of the past reflected in the world around him.

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Otto Trevelyan.
[October 7, 1905].
The Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library.
Dickinson State University. Theodore Roosevelt Center