Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
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A man who embraced challenges, Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed games as well as academic and physical competition. In this photo, Theodore keeps time as children race through an obstacle course in a barn at his adult home at Sagamore Hill.
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Did You Know? Theodore Roosevelt was a commissioner of the New York City Police Department and president of its four-man board of commissioners from 1895 to 1897. He reformed what was considered at the time to be the most corrupt police force in the country. more...