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Three have been of Dutch descent Van Buren, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt. Two have been of German-Swiss origin Hoover and Eisenhower. (India Times, India)
Bill to hit $500k as historic steps vandalised Nov 15, 2008
The visit was part of a worldwide tour of the Atlantic Fleet instigated by US president Theodore Roosevelt. An area near the Fleet Steps is used in summer for the annual OpenAir Cinema. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Seals of approval: Depending on how you count, this is the 100th anniversary of Christmas Seals Nov 15, 2008
TB clinic by speaking before group after group, and even getting President Theodore Roosevelt to endorse the effort. It was Bissell s determination and effort that essentially took the program national. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Garrison Keillor: Sitting on top of the world Nov 14, 2008
The last American president to write a book all by his lonesome self, I believe, was Theodore Roosevelt, who, on graduation from Harvard, wrote "The Naval War of 1812," and in my humble opinion, Obama's is the better book for the general reader, but you be the judge. Our hero who galloped to victory has inherited a gigantic mess. (International Herald Tribune)
Fresh-faced leaders make one pine for Gerald Ford Nov 14, 2008
Plus, Theodore Roosevelt was 42 and Ulysses S. Grant was 46. So it's not that presidents are getting younger. (Florida Times-Union)
Justices rule for Navy's use of sonar Nov 13, 2008
Quoting a 1907 statement by President Theodore Roosevelt -- "the only way in which a navy can ever be made efficient is by practice at sea" -- the high court's five-member conservative majority said lower courts had improperly restricted naval exercises off Southern California. But the justices in the majority stopped short of endorsing a Bush administration attempt to justify using a controversial White House waiver to justify the exercises. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Invasive plants threaten Florida's native species Nov 13, 2008
Those included Buck Island, where sand from river dredging is routinely dumped near the edge of the Timucuan's Theodore Roosevelt Area. Bryant feared the trees would enter his park, but there was another problem: The dredged sand at Buck Island has been used as fill material at road projects miles away, making it possible to accidentally transport seedlings to new sites across the city. (Florida Times-Union)
Tougher gas lease rules passed for Rocky Front Nov 11, 2008
The group, as well as the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the state Department of Fish, Wildlife , had raised concerns about oil and gas drilling on state school trust land. The property provides habitat and travel corridors for elk, mule deer, grizzly bears and other animals near the mountains. (Montana Standard, MT)
a behind the Scenes look at the House That is History, The White House: Behind Closed Doors Nov 11, 2008
While winding through this unique structure the special examines the ways the house has changed over its history from its burning by the British in the War of 1812, to the construction of the West Wing by Theodore Roosevelt, to the modifications during the Truman presidency and ultimately to today's White House. It's a glimpse inside this storied home, and an up-close and personal look at its history, that few get to see. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Commentary: When a black man was... Nov 11, 2008
Washington was the one who initiated the acquaintance that led to his 1901 dinner with Theodore Roosevelt. Washington had built the Tuskegee Institute of Alabama into a political base that made him the most powerful black leader in the country. (CNN -- Law)
A chance to exhale Nov 10, 2008
Not only must Obama represent the best of all of us, but also he will have to channel the best of all our presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Heck, he will even have to inspire us, as Ronald Reagan did. (Albany Times Union)
Park holding celebration Nov 10, 2008
LOADING Nov 10, 2008 - 04:05:22 CST It was 30 years ago that Theodore Roosevelt National Park was given a new name and status as a national park. On that same date, 42 percent of the park was designated as the Theodore Roosevelt Wilderness ... Prior to November 1978, it was known as Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Official End of the Reagan Era Nov 10, 2008
A self-proclaimed "preacher President," Roosevelt raised a stricken nation's spirits through his unquenchable optimism and masterly use of the bully pulpit invented by his distant relation and role model Theodore Roosevelt. In Dixon, Ill. (Time.com)
Letters from readers Nov 10, 2008
Talk softly but carry a big stick is how Theodore Roosevelt dealt with uncivilized leaders of other countries. We won't like losing these battles in financial and military credibility. (Florida Times-Union)
White House pets: Hippo, gator and 'Satan' Nov 9, 2008
" The name wasn't meant to be controversial, though; the Bushes merely named their cat after Ruben "El Indio" Sierra, who played for the Texas Rangers while George W. owned the team. Spot Fetcher was similarly named after former Rangers middle infielder Scott Fletcher. Other first pets of note: Mr. Reciprocity and Mr. Protection -- Benjamin Harrison's two opossums. Harrison's son Russell also had a pet goat named Old Whiskers. Pauline -- The last cow to live at the White House. She made milk for... (CNN)
REQUIRED READING Nov 9, 2008
Plus, there are even celebs of the day - Ernest Hemingway, Theodore Roosevelt, both on safari. Michelle: A Biography. (New York Post -- Opinions)
President-elect's unlikely journey began before his birth and is a ... Nov 9, 2008
President Theodore Roosevelt provoked such a huge outcry when he invited the African-American botanist Booker T. Washington to dinner at the White House that the embarrassed president never asked the great scientist back. A century ago, women were denied the right to vote, and few were permitted to work, unless they were secretaries or school teachers, millworkers or farm laborers. (Houston Chronicle)
Weather steers bison roundup Nov 9, 2008
LOADING Nov 09, 2008 - 04:05:22 CST By LAUREN DONOVAN Bismarck Tribune THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK - Rain, wind and impending winter weather were the ultimate snow day for about 80 bison that got to stay home. Theodore Roosevelt National Park staff staged its first bison roundup in three years last week, hoping to reduce the herd by 180 animals ... He said the zoo gets all its bison from Theodore Roosevelt. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Elk numbers reach all-time high Nov 9, 2008
LOADING Nov 09, 2008 - 04:05:21 CST By LAUREN DONOVAN Bismarck Tribune THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK - Even as the National Park Service works toward a lethal solution, the number of elk in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park tripped over the 1,000 mark this year ... Theodore Roosevelt National Park wildlife biologist Mike Oehler said the same. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
I'll put it in plain English Nov 9, 2008 Johnson: Obama is now the nation's creative patriot Nov 9, 2008 Pleaders cant be leaders Nov 9, 2008 Son of immigrants pays tribute to American veterans Nov 8, 2008 STUDENT WINS AWARD FOR ESSAY Nov 7, 2008 History now, hard cash later: Demand for election memorabilia high Nov 7, 2008 McCain concedes presidency, congratulates Obama Nov 6, 2008 Who should get school money?Greatest U.S. presidents? Nov 6, 2008 George F. Will: GOP's pulse is still strong Nov 6, 2008 Obama makes history Nov 6, 2008 Being Black Helped Obama Nov 6, 2008 'Not a flat spot on it' Nov 5, 2008 READERS WRITE Nov 5, 2008 John McCain praises Barack Obama in graceful concession speech Nov 5, 2008 Obama Sweeps to Victory; Big Changes Loom Nov 5, 2008 Obama Shatters Racial Barrier Nov 5, 2008 Lesson redux Nov 4, 2008 Farewell to the bridge of our youth Nov 4, 2008 Predicting the election online Nov 3, 2008 Catchwords of this year's campaign Nov 3, 2008 M. SCOTT MORRIS:Americans will move forward;it's what we do Nov 2, 2008 Voting to a different drummer Nov 2, 2008 A passion for presidents Nov 2, 2008 Fight brewing for Republican party's soul Nov 1, 2008 McCain's idol Roosevelt sounded more like Obama Oct 31, 2008 A look back at the history of Calvary Episcopal Church Oct 30, 2008 Theodore Roosevelt Oct 30, 2008 Area officials are happy with EAS contract Oct 29, 2008 White House celebrates Roosevelt's 150th birthday Oct 29, 2008 Group protests energy leases Oct 28, 2008 Editor's Mailbag (Oct. 27) (20) Oct 28, 2008 President and Mrs. Bush Host Celebration in Honor of Theodore Roosevelt's 150th Birthday Oct 28, 2008 Theodore Roosevelt - and the Strenuous Life Oct 28, 2008 Splendid Little War: Oct 27, 2008 David Brooks: Ceding the center Oct 27, 2008 Click for Full Story Oct 27, 2008 Daniel Ruddy: Theodore Roosevelt Turns 150! Oct 27, 2008 What's beneath Halloween costumes Oct 26, 2008 THE LAST LINCOLNS Oct 26, 2008 Column: ‘Rusty red' bellwether in national elections Oct 26, 2008 Keep religion away from the ballot Oct 25, 2008 Maybe you won’t, but I’m going to miss Mr. Blackwell’s lists Oct 25, 2008 New cabinet members take oaths Oct 25, 2008 More of this story» Oct 25, 2008 Earth to McCain and Obama Oct 24, 2008 Why is no one talking about the finding that Bush lied about the Iraq War? Why is no one calling for his impeachment?? Oct 24, 2008 REGION: Activists call checkpoints unfair Oct 24, 2008 McCain's Hero Was a Socialist? Oct 24, 2008 FDR, Lincoln outpoll modern-day presidents in movies Oct 23, 2008 Looking Back Oct 23, 2008 Darin Drakeford: potential is endless Oct 22, 2008 Common interests unite U.S., Israel Oct 22, 2008 The Incredible Hulk leads this week’s top DVD releases Oct 22, 2008 There are plenty of reasons why Obama deserves vote Oct 21, 2008 Heavy-hitting historians coming here Oct 21, 2008 Radio Latina brings Spanish-speaking voices to local airwaves Oct 21, 2008 RANTS & RAVES: Reader happy to live in a 'caring city' Oct 21, 2008 Transcript: John McCain on 'FOX News Sunday' Oct 20, 2008 Minerals in dispute at ranch Oct 20, 2008 Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church marks 100 years Oct 19, 2008 Weird tales at Odd Wisconsin’ exhibit in Madison Oct 19, 2008 'Not a flat spot on it' Oct 19, 2008 Thinking about a Palin presidency Oct 19, 2008 Obama Shows His Cool, but McCain Draws Blood on Taxes Oct 19, 2008 Three years of the wind (er, word) generator Oct 19, 2008
Bismarck Tribune - News. LOADING Nov 09, 2008 - 04:05:22 CST Did you see that several of the regional councils in Britain have banned the use of Latin words and phrases in official documents. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Businesses are lifeblood of forest community Nov 9, 2008
"Census records show that as early as 1915 just seven years after President Theodore Roosevelt signed the proclamation creating the Ocala National Forest there were people living here. Today, there are 11,851 residential buildings east of the Ocklawaha River, 6,600 of them mobile homes, according to the Marion County Property Appraiser's office.Add to that the roughly 2 million visitors who come to the Forest each year to enjoy its beauty and recreational opportunities, and you start to... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
John McCain mentioned how far removed we are from the racist era of Washington, recalling how President Theodore Roosevelt was vilified for inviting the Tuskegee Institute founder to lunch in the White House 107 years ago. We have made great strides in America since that shameful period of history. (Athens Banner-Herald)
No black was invited to the White House before Theodore Roosevelt broke the taboo in 1901; India is dotted with the palaces of Muslims. Blacks were never empowered, and they did not partition the country to create their own enclave. (India Times, India)
His great-great grandmother, Melina Thibault, housed American pilots, including President Theodore Roosevelt s youngest son, Quentin, during WWI. His grandfather met Edith Roosevelt when she visited his village after her son s death in 1918. In July, Sengupta traveled to his mother s homeland to honor Quentin Roosevelt on the 90th anniversary of his death. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
While at the conference, she was also awarded the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for an essay on how partnerships between public, private and non-governmental organizations enhance wildlife and natural resource conservation and protection efforts. Deloach attended workshops for valuable career development information and participated in round table discussions sharing information on selected topics relevant to employment in the field of natural... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
"I've got some Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson buttons that are pretty old," he said. "I think some of the things I own will probably be worth more over time.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
McCain stressed the historic nature of the election, noting that an invitation to Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House by Theodore Roosevelt had been viewed as an insult in some quarters. Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country, McCain said. (New Iberia, LA)
2) George Washington 3) Franklin D. Roosevelt 4) Thomas Jefferson 5) Theodore Roosevelt. One surprise is that Ronald Reagan comes in at No. 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Goldwater's candidacy closed an argument that had roiled Republicans since 1912, when party liberals deserted President William Howard Taft and supported the third-party candidacy of former President Theodore Roosevelt. Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat, won. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
He is the fifth-youngest man elected to a first presidential term, after Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and Ulysses S. Grant. He is the 16th senator to ascend to the office, and the first since Kennedy s election in 1960. (Longview Daily News, WA)
A century ago, he reminded his somber, occasionally booing audience, an earlier American president, Theodore Roosevelt, was widely condemned for inviting black educator to dinner at the White House: "America today is a world away from the cruel and frightful bigotry of that time. There is no better evidence of this than the election of an African-American to the presidency of the United States." He didn't have to say thatbut he wanted a little of that "America is great again" feeling. He,... (Slate)
And right down the center of it all cuts a narrow ribbon of dirt connecting the North and South units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park ... The 100-mile trail, which is popular with cyclists, equestrians and hikers, connects the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and is the longest unbroken single-track trail in the nation. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
An opinion column ( McCain s idol Roosevelt sounded more like Obama, @issue, Oct. 31) by Jonathan Zimmerman implies that John McCain s opposition to increasing taxes on the top 5 percent of wage earners goes against Theodore Roosevelt s belief in a progressive tax system. Neither McCain nor any other Republican I m aware of has ever spoken out against a progressive tax system. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
"He recalled how his political hero, President Theodore Roosevelt, had invited Booker T Washington, an early black leader, to the White House, upsetting many at the time. Saying that America was a world away from the bigotry of the early 20th century, he said: "We both recognise that though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation's reputation. the memory of them still had the power to wound. (Telegraph.co.uk)
A century ago, he recalled, there was outrage in many quarters when President Theodore Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to visit the White House. "America today is a world away from the cruel and prideful bigotry of that time," Sen. (SmartMoney)
McCain paid homage to Obama and the significance of the election of the first black American to the presidency, saying it had shown the progress the United States had made on race relations since an uproar accompanied the invitation of Booker T. Washington to the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt. McCain also applauded the performance of his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and nodded to her possibly promising future. (Roll Call)
And the shade of Kipling chortled through the dank November chill To the ghost of Theodore Roosevelt there on the porch at. Sagamore Hill: "You ought to admit it fairly, as a business people will: You have had no end of a lesson: it will do you nothing but ill, Not on a single issue, or in one direction or twain, But conclusively, comprehensively, and several times and again. "You have lived too long with the stink of your sweat, and mistaken it for a perfume; Beyond the horizon there rose a... (Asia Times Online)
He is also the Theodore Roosevelt Scholar-in-residence at Dickinson State University. He lives in Bismarck. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The exception: Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. Prediction: Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996 and the U.S. Senate in 2004. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Its origin, though without the metaphoric heartbeat, came from Mark Hanna, in 1900 the manager of the Republican William McKinley's presidential campaign, regarding the selection of Theodore Roosevelt as running mate: "Don't any of you realize that there's only one life between this madman and the White House?". Close the deal keeps popping up, mainly directed at Obama. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
- Theodore Roosevelt. With any luck, well have a new leader by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Running as an Independent, Perot won 19 percent of the popular vote, the highest percentage a third-party presidential candidate has received since Theodore Roosevelt in the 1912 election. Many of the votes that went to Perot, experts believe, would otherwise have gone to George H. W. Bush. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Next came punch cups that were most likely used at the Theodore Roosevelt s inauguration. Then he displayed a Tafties tin in honor of William H. Taft that held salt water taffy. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
An idiosyncratic Theodore Roosevelt conservative, McCain is better known for bucking the right than for leading it. For months, some Republicans have been preparing for an internal battle to turn the party back toward its Reaganite constituency even if McCain wins, in part by running their own candidate against his choice to head the Republican National Committee. (International Herald Tribune)
Teddy the Rough Rider was Theodore Roosevelt, the GOP president who championed a strong central government and surprise. taxes on the rich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Also, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the USA and Giacomo Puccini, the operatic composer. In May 1858, in New York the country's first major baseball body was organized, 'The National Organization of Baseball Players. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Shapes Up the Early Twentieth Century. When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. (Suite101.com)
The two-year deal establishes that Great Lakes is to offer 18 weekly nonstop roundtrip flights to Denver, said Matthew Remynse, Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport manager ... The federal funds Great Lakes receives pays for expenses related to the offering 18 weekly flights to Denver through the Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport only. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Reuters Actor Joe Weigand holds up a "teddy bear" as he portrays President Theodore Roosevelt during. WASHINGTON Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth, President Bush on Monday called him an inspiration and one of the greatest statesmen in the nation's history. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership formally protested the leases on U.S. Bureau of Land Management parcels north and east of Monida, said Bill Geer, executive director. He said the parcels were chosen out of roughly 6,000 acres of BLM land slated for the Nov. 4 energy lease sale. (Montana Standard, MT)
EH wrote on Oct 27, 2008 6:23 PM:" Karl do your home work before you post your lies.Barack Obama recognizes the great conservation legacy of Americas hunters and anglers. Were it not for their contributions, including those of great icons like Theodore Roosevelt, our nation would not have the sound game management and extensive estate of public lands available to sportsmen. Obama will make sportsmen and their priorities a centerpiece of his land and water conservation agenda.Barack Obama is... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
His book, The Warrior and the Priest, is a comparative biography of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson ... Laura and I are thrilled that you came to celebrate the 150th birthday of one of the greatest statesmen in our nation's history -- Theodore Roosevelt ... Nearly 100 years after his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt's legacy still endures here at the White House. (White House News Releases)
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City ... Theodore Roosevelt, who came to believe that a full life was one of tests, challenges, and growth, gave a speech at the Hamilton Club in Chicago Illinois in the spring of 1898 titled. (Townhall.com)
The phrase splendid little war is taking from a statement John Hay, State Ambassador to England, made to Theodore Roosevelt while Roosevelt was Colonel of the Rough Riders. His full statement read. (Suite101.com)
It continued with Theodore Roosevelt, who busted the trusts to give more Americans a square deal. Members of this tradition have one foot in the conservatism of Edmund Burke. (International Herald Tribune)
On October 27, 1858, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, was born in New York City ... On October 27, 1858, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, was born in New York City ... In 1880, Theodore Roosevelt married his first wife, Alice Lee. (KWTX.com, TX)
com Theodore Roosevelt Turns 150 ... Theodore Roosevelt Turns 150. (Newsmax)
ACCORDING TO HIS website, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson set a world record during his 2002 campaign when "he shook 13,392 hands in an 8-hour period - shattering the record that former president Theodore Roosevelt set on inauguration day in 1907." A new study suggests that Governor Richardson may be on to something. To test the effect of handshakes, researchers arranged for college students to interview with local human resources professionals. (Boston Globe)
On Feb 12, 1908, Lachman notes, President Theodore Roosevelt presided over a ceremony at Lincoln's birthplace in Kentucky. "Shamefully," he writes, "none of Lin 00004000 coln's blood descendants attended the ceremony designating his birthplace as a national historic site." Lachman reports that Robert Lincoln, the president's son, was ashamed of the modest cabin. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Likewise, in 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt, running on the Progressive Party, placed second in Montana, with Republican President Robert Taft in third. Montana voters gave Socialist Eugene V. Debs 9 percent of the vote in 1904 and 1908, Alabama Gov. George Wallace 7 percent in 1968 and Independent John Anderson 8 percent in 1980. (Missoulian, MT)
Here's Theodore Roosevelt: "If there is one thing for which we stand in this country, it is for complete religious freedom, and it is an emphatic negation of this right to cross- examine a man on his religion before being willing to support him for office.". Yet we have now instituted such tests. (Albany Times Union)
Someone yesterday defied me to find hatred of Obama in some critical comments -- he was correct; it wasn't in his but the more likely Obama will win then the erstwhile 'erudite' quoter of Theodore Roosevelt begins HIS familiar descent into his former personas. Character will out -- especially a bad character. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
And (to) have an environmental conservation policy that s worthy of the legacy of one Theodore Roosevelt. Good rhetoric, but not few words about keeping the land open to hunters. (Madison County Record, AL)
The bipartisan Wednesday offering in 2008 tied in with the presidential campaign with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt. Historical lecture series are offered twice each year, such as an upcoming Nov. 5 program at 6:30 p.m. on suffrage in the museum's Upton room. (Dowagiac News, MI)
The Arizona senator has praised the conservationism of Theodore Roosevelt and has complained about brown clouds he woke up to in Phoenix. When McCain and Senator Joseph Lieberman tried in vain to win Senate greenhouse gas emissions caps, Fred Krupp, the president of Environmental Defense, said, "It's the first serious discussion at the federal level. The ballgame is changing.". (Boston Globe)
"-- Theodore Roosevelt". "The history of liberty is a history of the limitations of governmental power, not the increase of it."- Woodrow Wilson. (New Iberia, LA)
HotJobs Local Search. Oceanside police, other agencies say checkpoints a useful tool. (North County Times)
Theodore RooseveltImagine that instead of telling Joe "the Plumber" Wurzelbacher that "when you spread the wealth around it's good for everybody," Barack Obama had said the following ... Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt by National Archive/Newsmakers. (Slate)
President Theodore Roosevelt: Brian Keith, The Wind and the Lion Bully for the dad from Family Affair, riding rough against a formidable Berber chieftain (Sean Connery) in a classic 1970s action flick. Running mates: Robin Williams, Night at the Museum; Tom Berenger, Rough Riders. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Theodore Roosevelt, jr. is said to have selected carpet making as his occupation. He has begun work in the wool sorting room, where the wages are about $8 per week. (Kalona News, IA)
Considering Theodore Roosevelt (DC) High School star linebacker Darin Drakeford only began playing football two years ago, the possibilities are endless for the freak athlete on the football field. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
" President Theodore Roosevelt supported Israel exactly three decades before its founding when he wrote, "It seems to me entirely proper to start a Zionist State around Jerusalem. " Over the years, presidents have disagreed with Israel - at times, vehemently - on a number of matters (just as Israelis disagree with each other) but the relationship has survived every disagreement.McCain and Obama propose sharply different policies, whose impact on Israel will undoubtedly be enormous. At the heart... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Michael Welch Theodore Roosevelts Wars. wrote on Oct 21, 2008 12:05 PM:" Theodore Roosevelt as president of the United States (1901-09) NEVER started a war; as NOT president however he unfortunately had a distinct penchant for pressuring OTHER presidents to start wars. He was adamant about Wilson being a 'coward' for not diving into World War I and Roosevelt's sons Theodore Jr, Kermit, Archie and Quentin, his youngest and most beloved, did join though the elderly and ill TR was not 'allowed.'... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Spencer Bingham idelcty wrote on Oct 19, 2008 8:04 PM:" Charm may be better word he is not too bright even if he does have a law degree. Who doesn't get defensive in some debates? How will redistributing wealth fix economy. As higher taxes even for rich people are passed on to you anyway in form of layoffs and higher prices to cover higher taxes. If the US is that tarnished why do people still want to come here worse than they do anywere else? Barak probably did make it. Wants to think... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
At Dickinson State University recently, the third annual Theodore Roosevelt symposium featured serious historians and authors from top colleges and universities in the nation, the kind of historians whose books win Pulitzer prizes and make bestseller lists. For those who have time and resources, these events are fascinating. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
110100100 wrote on Oct 20, 2008 10:29 PM:" In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the persons becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American. There can be no divided allegiance here.... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
I am appalled that someone would dare equate Sarah Palin with Theodore Roosevelt. If you took two books, one a pamphlet and the other an encyclopedia. (Florida Times-Union)
Send news tip to FOXNews. " REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE JOHN MCCAIN: Thanks, Chris, nice to be back with you. WALLACE: Let's start with where this race stands now, 16 days before the election. According to the latest RealClearPolitics average of national polls, you trail Obama by seven points, 50-43. And take a look at the latest electoral map from Karl Rove based on public state polls. He has Obama leading in states with 313 electoral votes, 43 more than he needs to win the presidency.... (Fox News)
BISMARCK, N.D. - A scenic badlands ranch near where Theodore Roosevelt raised cattle was purchased by the U.S. Forest Service for 5. 3 million last year. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
President Theodore Roosevelt held a White House conservation conference leading to establishment of the National Conservation Commission. And the Chicago Cubs not only played in but also won a World Series. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
The glass was used by then-presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt during a 1912 Milwaukee speech he gave hours after a would-be assassin shot him in the chest. The rock, one of several items in the museum s collection that don t have a connection to Wisconsin, was thrown through the window of civil rights leader Daisy Bates of Little Rock, Ark. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
And right down the center of it all cuts a narrow ribbon of dirt connecting the North and South units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park ... The 100-mile trail, which is popular with cyclists, equestrians and hikers, connects the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and is the longest unbroken single-track trail in the nation. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
There is only one indisputably successful AVP, Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt came into office in 1901, after the assassination of William McKinley. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The political environment that exist in America today,started with a Governor in Minnesota moved forward by President Theodore Roosevelt. The world is moving forward,you might want to buy a "Ticket". (Townhall.com)
He also is the Theodore Roosevelt Scholar-in-residence at Dickinson State University. He lives in Bismarck. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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