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Theodore Roosevelt

A Look Back at William Howard Taft’s Snowy Presidential Inauguration

March 25, 2022March 26, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Taft & Roosevelt driving to Capitol, Mar. 4, 1909.

Take a look back at the snow-filled day when William Howard Taft was sworn in as President of the United States. Photos included! Learn more about the wintery inauguration and racing President Taft.

Categories Historical Events, Notable People & Places Tags Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft

Teddy Roosevelt’s 1905 Inauguration: Unity, Responsibility and Pioneer Spirit

April 27, 2026March 25, 2013 by ghostsofdc
President Roosevelt in carriage en route to Capitol

A look at Theodore Roosevelt’s diverse and triumphant second inauguration in 1905, his call for American responsibility and virtue, and his aim to inspire national confidence and pioneer spirit.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, Politics, Theodore Roosevelt

A Fascinating Photo of Teddy Roosevelt III, Grandson of President Teddy Roosevelt

April 28, 2026January 18, 2013 by ghostsofdc
March 22, 1924. Washington, D.C. "Theodore Roosevelt III, boxing." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

Take a look at this fascinating photo of Teddy Roosevelt III, the grandson of President Teddy Roosevelt. He’s the scrawny kid on the right in this 1924 National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Sports, Theodore Roosevelt 1 Comment

Teddy Roosevelt “Frightened” By Drunk Man on Massachusetts Avenue? Not a Chance!

April 27, 2026December 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Teddy Roosevelt laughing

Teddy Roosevelt lived a life of daring and bravery. Even when faced with a drunken man on Massachusetts Avenue, he remained unfazed. You won’t believe what he did after being shot in the chest! Read on to find out more about Teddy Roosevelt’s incredible story.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1900s, Politics, Theodore Roosevelt

Reading the Sunday Morning Globe from September 22nd, 1901 – President McKinley Assassinated 8 Days Prior

January 3, 2020November 15, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Teddy Roosevelt - Sunday Morning Globe (September 22nd, 1901)

Take a journey back in time and read the Sunday Morning Globe from September 22nd, 1901. Just eight days earlier, President William McKinley had been assassinated and his Vice President, Teddy Roosevelt, was inaugurated as the youngest President.

Categories This Day in History Tags 1900s, Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley

The Roosevelt Dog Who Escaped the White House Grounds in 1909

December 22, 2019August 21, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Ethel Roosevelt in 1908 (Library of Congress)

Read about Ace, the Roosevelt bull pup who escaped the White House grounds in 1909. This article from February 6th of that year tells the story, plus find out what happened to LBJ’s dog in the White House driveway.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, The White House, Theodore Roosevelt

Deanwood DC: From Railroad Accidents to President Roosevelt’s Train

April 27, 2026May 22, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Deanwood in the 1907 Baist Real Estate Atlas (Library of Congress)

Explore the history of Deanwood DC, from the railroad crossing accident that killed Judge Claughton & Miss Custis to President Roosevelt’s train stopping at the Deanwood crossing. Plus, learn about Nannie Helen Burroughs & Marvin Gaye’s former neighborhood.

Categories Three Things... Tags 1890s, 1900s, Politics, Theodore Roosevelt 1 Comment

Teddy Roosevelt’s White House Renovations: The Changes That Rocked the Boat

April 21, 2026May 15, 2012 by ghostsofdc
White House north view - 1901 (Library of Congress)

The White House hadn’t had a serious renovation in 85 years when TR hired McKim, Mead & White in 1902 and got hammered for it.

Categories Notable People & Places, The Best Of Tags 1900s, The White House, Theodore Roosevelt

Unconfirmed Story of Teddy Roosevelt Striking a Girl with His Riding Whip

October 27, 2021April 19, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Teddy Roosevelt on horseback (History.com)

140 characters: Unconfirmed reports from the Baltimore Sun stated that Teddy Roosevelt struck a young woman with his riding whip during a ride in Rock Creek Park. Read on to learn the full story.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1910s, Rock Creek Park, Theodore Roosevelt 1 Comment
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