Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

https://www.nps.gov/thrb/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt_Birthplace_National_Historic_Site Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is a recreated brownstone at 28 East 20th Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, New York City. It is the birthplace and childhood home of 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life." Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is located in New York City at 28 East 20th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway. Visitor Center Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Visitor Center is located within Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace. The visitor center includes: information desk, book/gift store, exhibits, park film, lockers, and bathrooms. Located on 20th Street between Broadway and Park Ave S. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior Front Parlor photo of display in museum containing TR's shirt, a speech and eye glasses. The shirt TR was wearing, the speech he was giving, and the eyeglass case that was in his breast pocket when he was shot in Milwaukee, WI. Nursery at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace colored photograph of nursery with a sleigh bed and crib adjacent to bed. The Nursery at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Front Parlor Colored photograph of front parlor Master bedroom, where TR was born Dining Room Colored photograph of a long, narrow dining room A view of Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace dining room Library Colored photograph of library The middle parlor, or library, at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exhibits Photo of exhibit hallway with display cases on sides of room and running through center of room. The exhibits in the visitor center Lion's Room Poto of lions room with TR's Assistant Secretary to the Navy desk and taxidermy on wall. Taxidermy pieces and TR's Assistant Secretary to the Navy desk on display in the Lion's Room Historic Auditorium Sepia photograph of auditorium full of chairs in rows A historic photo of the auditorium (4th floor) when museum opened in 1923. Theodore Roosevelt Association Public Speaking Contest highlights best, brightest NYC high school students On Thursday, April 18, 2019, nine New York City high school students (one 9th grader; four 11th graders; and four 12th graders) gathered at the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site in New York City to show-off their oratory and presentation skills during the finals of the 2019 Theodore Roosevelt Association Public Speaking Contest. Contest winner poses with judges Origin of the Teddy Bear One of the world's most well-loved bears is part of the history surrounding President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. Teddy Bear The Bull Moose in Winter: Theodore Roosevelt and World War I Roosevelt believed America should prepare for war. President Wilson wanted to keep America out of it. Theodore Roosevelt, seated Manhattan Sites Junior Ranger Program Manhattan Sites Junior Ranger program that features five units of the National Park Service in the New York City area. Manhattan Sites Volunteer Program An overview of the volunteer program in Manhattan, New York City and instructions on how to apply for the program. A domed and columned white marble building with American Flag buntings out front. Top Tips for Visiting the Manhattan Sites Plan Like a Park Ranger: Top Tips for Visiting the Manhattan Sites