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- Teddy Roosevelt's Panama CanalAn informative essay of TR's obsession of the Panama Canal and how he acquired the land for it.
- Top Holiday Activities in Longmont, CO Dec. 9-11, 2011The holiday fun peaks in Longmont this weekend with the crown jewels of festivities - Longmont Lights in Roosevelt Park on Friday Dec. 9 and the Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday Dec. 10! Be there or be square!
- Why Obama's Channeling Teddy Roosevelt Won't WorkPresident Obama traveled to Osawatomie, Kansas to rail against rugged individualism, breath new life into his faltering presidency, and to summon his inner Teddy Roosevelt. He seemed rather absurd doing so.
President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Assassination Attempt: True or HypeWhen Joseph Zangara was tried in 1933 for the assassination attempt on President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many believed FDR was not the target but rather Anton J. Cermak, the mayor of Chicago.- Fala DayThe little Scottish Terrier was originally named "Big Boy," but Franklin Roosevelt changed his name to "Murray the Outlaw of Falahill."
- Teddy Roosevelt Island in WinterWinter, spring, summer, fall---Teddy Roosevelt Island is the place to visit. It is quiet and seldom crowded. In winter, frequently the only sounds are the crunching of icy trail under the shoes of local runners and of collapsing ice as the tide ebbs.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, LeaderFranklin D. Roosevelt saved America.
- Recap: 'Deadliest Warrior: Teddy Roosevelt Vs. Lawrence of Arabia'It's American vs. Brit in the battle of early 20th century war heroes.
- FILM and the AMERICAN MORAL VISION of NATURE - Theodore Roosevelt to Walt Disney by Ronald B. Tobiaspopular culture study of Americans' ambivalent relationship to nature
- The Great TransitionPrior to World War II, the U.S. mostly stayed out of international politics. This paper outlines the dramatic shift away from an isolationist foreign policy to one of globalism in the years 1931-1945 and following.
Quentin Roosevelt Killed in Action, 1918Quentin Roosevelt was the youngest son of Teddy Roosevelt. He was killed in action during World War I on July 14, 1918.- The Origins of the Cold WarIt has been more than 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and many Americans have forgotten about the Cold War and its global repercussions. This brief essay analyzes the factors that originally caused the Soviet-American tensions.
- The United States Involvement in World War IIthis article discusses the role the United States played prior to and during the course of World War 2. It provides an overview on the events of the war.
Where Did Teddy Bears Come From?While most people grew up with a stuffed bear or other animal, an actual Teddy bear wouldn't have existed before the year 1902, according to the historical accounts.
The Roosevelt Inn Bed & Breakfast Coeur D'Alene IDWhen you're looking for relaxation in Coeur d'Alene Idaho, go check out the converted elementary school that's now The Roosevelt Inn Bed & Breakfast.- The Historical Significance of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1932-1945)This historical review of Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency provides great details on how Roosevelt created a stronger, safer United States in the midst of global chaos. Attention is given to Roosevelt's involvement in creating a more democratic world.
Must See: Teddy Roosevelt House on Long IslandIf you are a history buff or love Victorian houses to visit, then Teddy Roosevelt's House in Oyster Bay, Long Island in New York is the place for you.- Theodore Roosevelt Island-Walk in the Woods Near Washington D.CThis is a review of Theodore Roosevelt Island, that's off the GW Parkway, and close to the Nation's Capital.
Theodore RooseveltHe was one of the most successful peacekeepers in American history and one the youngest Presidents ever.
MLK Day: Space Battles and LasersSeparately, Martin Luther King, jr. and Theodore Roosevelt were awesome. Together, they're unstoppable.
The Story of Father CoughlinFather Coughlin was the first of the radio demagogues. His support for the Nazis, however, ended his broadcasting career and nearly resulted in a public trial for sedition.
Book Review - Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund MorrisFinally -- after 31 years, Edmund Morris, Theodore Roosevelt's greatest biographer, has completed Colonel Roosevelt, the third and final volume of his Theodore Roosevelt trilogy.
Presidential Pet Scandals: Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier, FalaFranklin Delano Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier, Fala, was the President's best friend and closest ally. FDR defended him more than he defending himself.- Presidents and Bizarre Close Encounters: Bigfoot, Ghosts, Witches, and UFOsWhat presidents have seen Bigfoot, witches, and UFOs? Here's a look at the close encounters of Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew Jackson, and Thomas Jefferson
F.D. Roosevelt State ParkThis west Georgia state park is on the southern-most edge of the Appalachian Mountain chain and is home to Franklin D. Roosevelt's favorite picnic spot.
The Power to ChangeAmerica business enterprise, when it engages and accept change, is able to evolve into a more powerful business model.
Book Review - the Woman Behind the New Deal - the Life of Frances Perkins (2009)Much of the success of the Roosevelt Administration must lay at the feet of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in Roosevelt's Cabinet for Twelve Years.
F. D. Roosevelt State Park in Georgia: Family Fun and History All in OneInformation on Georgia's largest state park and its place in the history of the United States.- Ferndale's Roosevelt Primary School is Claiming it is Not Liable for Falling Flagpole DeathDoesn't the Ferndale Roosevelt Primary School have a certain amount of responsibility to keep our children safe from defective equipment and unsafe structures? If the school district is not liable who is?
- Ferndale's Roosevelt Primary School may get new playgoundAfter complaints of loud adults using the basketball court, the school's playground may receive a makeover.
- Eleanor Roosevelt Championed the Women's Rights During the Great DepressionMany women had to work to feed their families, they did not have the luxury of staying at home to take care of the children. Others were widowed or single and they had to work or starve.
- Book Review - The Three Roosevelts by James MacGregor Burns and Susan DunnThe Three Roosevelts by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn, seeks to examine the leadership roles played by three of the most influential "patrician" American leaders of the twentieth century: Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
- Teddy Roosevelt and the Mama Grizzly (Video)When Sarah Palin started using the symbol of the "Mama Grizzly" I was reminded of the following scene from John Milius's classic "The Wind and the Lion" in which he describes the grizzly as the true symbol of America.
- Book Review - Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom by Conrad BlackFranklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom by Conrad Black incorporates the latest scholarship in one of the best, most comprehensive one-volume biographies of Roosevelt ever written.
- The Effectiveness of Roosevelt's New DealThe New Deal was a combination of actions intended to bring reforms, relief, and recovery to the nation. They were effective in providing relief and reforms but were unable to bring recovery from the depression.
Movie Review - Warm Springs - a Chapter in the Life of Franklin D. Roosevelt (2005)It has come to light in the past decade that Franklin Roosevelt may not have had polio but may have been afflicted with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disease unfamiliar to the doctors of his day.- Book Review - Theodore Roosevelt: A Life by Nathan MillerTheodore Roosevelt: A Life by Nathan Miller is an excellent one-volume introduction to the life of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.
Five Other Republicans I Admire, Part VOur greatest accidental president
Movie Review - Teddy Roosevelt: an American Lion (2003)Roosevelt himself felt that the creation of the Panama Canal was the greatest achievement of his political career. The Big Ditch was begun in 1906 but was not completed until five years after he left office in 1909.- The New Deal and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009An early analysis of the similarities between the social and economic climate following the boom of the 1920s and the 2000s and the subsequent collapse of both.
