Theodore Roosevelt Association

06/12/2026

Join us at the Big Stick Golf Outing on September 14, 2026 at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Couse presented by New York Life Insurance Company.

Each hole will be TR-Themed, and the event benefits the Theodore Roosevelt Association’s programs supporting military, police, youth, and education, as well as our partners - the Nassau County Lions youth hockey program.

Book your foursomes today and sponsorships are available!

Learn More at www.theodoreroosevelt.org/golf

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06/10/2026

Now Open! TRA Rough Riders Collection Online Store

The Theodore Roosevelt Association is proud to announce the next release in our Online Store series: The Rough Riders Collection, featuring original designs by TRA Member Gabriella Frame.

The store will be open from June 10, 2026 through June 24, 2026
Throughout the year, the TRA releases special online stores featuring unique designs available only for a limited time, making each collection a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our members. Every design appears in just one store window—once the store closes, that specific collection will not return.

This release coincides with the anniversary of the Rough Riders' first combat in Cuba in June 1898. Those June engagements, followed by the charge up Kettle Hill and the Battle of San Juan Heights on July 1st, cemented the regiment's place in American history and transformed TR into a national hero.

Additionally, the store features a commemorative TRA coffee mug and tumbler.

Sales from the store directly support the TRA's mission-driven programs, helping to preserve and promote Theodore Roosevelt's ideals for future generations.

Shop Today: https://midwest.mycommercio.com/tra2026

06/10/2026

Last week, Theodore Roosevelt Association Executive Director Chris Cosentino visited the NYPD's OPTIONS Program to inspire the next generation to "Dare Mighty Things" by exploring the life, leadership, and values of Theodore Roosevelt.

This visit is part of the Theodore Roosevelt Association's ongoing partnership with the NYPD and the New York City Police Foundation, working together to empower young people through mentorship, character development, and civic engagement.

The NYPD OPTIONS Program helps middle and high school students build decision-making skills, explore career pathways, and strengthen trust between youth and law enforcement through meaningful mentorship and support.

“The Theodore Roosevelt Association is proud to support programs that encourage young people to lead with courage, service, and determination—the same values Theodore Roosevelt championed throughout his life,” said TRA Executive Director Chris Cosentino. “We deeply value our partnership with the NYPD and the New York City Police Foundation, and the opportunity to help inspire the next generation to dare mighty things, serve their communities, and reach their full potential.”

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Learn More at www.theodoreroosevelt.org

06/09/2026

“Have a good time as long as you live.”

Speaking to schoolchildren in Oyster Bay during Christmastime in 1898, Theodore Roosevelt urged young people to embrace two commitments: enjoy life fully and do something worthwhile with it.

“I have no use for the sour-faced man,” he said, before challenging his audience to work hard and accomplish the things they set out to do.

For TR, happiness and hard work were never opposites. A life well lived required both: enthusiasm for the world and the determination to leave it better than you found it.

More than a century later, that remains a powerful formula for a meaningful life.

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Learn More at www.theodoreroosevelt.org

06/09/2026

Goal Reached!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our TRA Members, friends, and supporters, we have successfully reached our $25,000 fundraising goal for the Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Program!

As President of the New York City Board of Police Commissioners from 1895 to 1897, Theodore Roosevelt championed integrity, accountability, and professionalism in law enforcement. Today, we are proud to carry forward that legacy through programs that support the men and women who serve our communities.

Your support will help fund:
- Theodore Roosevelt Police Awards honoring officers who have overcome serious illness or injury and returned to duty
- Wellness retreats designed to promote healing, reduce stress, and combat burnout.
- Educational resources for law enforcement professionals
- Partnerships with police departments and support organizations nationwide

This achievement reflects our shared commitment to honoring the courage, resilience, and dedication of law enforcement officers—values that Theodore Roosevelt exemplified throughout his life and public service.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and support those who protect and serve. Together, we are preserving Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy while investing in the future of law enforcement across America.

Learn More about the Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Program by visiting www.theodoreroosevelt.org/policeprogram

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06/08/2026

UPDATE!
Join us for tonight's Virtual Roll Call on June 8, 2026, at 9:00pm (EST). Host Edward Scali, NYPD (Ret.) will be joined by new special guest Seth Isaacson, Lead Historian and Describer Supervisor at Rock Island Auction - Collector Fi****ms, the world's leading auction house for antique and collectible fi****ms.

Seth specializes in antique and historic fi****ms and has had the privilege of researching and cataloging multiple Theodore Roosevelt artifacts in recent years.

Tonight's topic:
"TR's Rough Rider Revolver and the Evolution of the Firearm"

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iuBN_nkTRtOtkHGPHKgK6Q

Drawing on his extensive expertise in historic weaponry and Roosevelt memorabilia, Seth will provide unique insights into Theodore Roosevelt's famed Rough Rider revolver, its historical significance, and the broader evolution of fi****ms technology. This promises to be a fascinating discussion exploring the intersection of American history, innovation, and the legacy of one of our nation's most iconic leaders.

We look forward to having you join us for this engaging and informative conversation.

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06/08/2026

in 1906, Theodore Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities Act, establishing the first general legal protection of cultural and natural resources in the United States.

The law was passed in response to growing concerns about the destruction and looting of archaeological sites on public lands. It made it illegal to excavate, damage, or remove historic and prehistoric artifacts from federal lands without permission and required that archaeological work be conducted by qualified scientific and educational institutions.

Most significantly, the act authorized the President to designate landmarks, structures, and objects of historic or scientific interest as national monuments. Roosevelt quickly embraced this authority, using it to create 18 national monuments, including Devils Tower, Muir Woods, and the Grand Canyon.

The Antiquities Act became a cornerstone of America's conservation and preservation efforts, laying the foundation for the protection of archaeological sites, historic places, and natural treasures that continues to this day.

By signing the Antiquities Act on June 8, 1906, Theodore Roosevelt helped ensure that America's cultural and natural heritage would be preserved for future generations.

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06/08/2026

On the Episode 38 of the Talk About Teddy podcast, hosts Larry Marple and Kurt Skinner sat down with Theodore Roosevelt Association Public Historian Dr. Michael Cullinane to discuss his highly anticipated new book, "Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet".

Far more than a casual group of tennis companions, President Roosevelt’s inner circle helped drive some of the most important reforms of the . They battled corporate corruption, advanced consumer protections, championed conservation, defended civil rights, improved government efficiency, and shaped American diplomacy around the world.

In 1909, as he prepared to leave office, TR gathered these friends at the White House and remarked that the public would never fully know how much they had contributed to his administration’s success. Dr. Cullinane’s new book tells their remarkable story.

Listen to Episode 38: https://www.talkaboutteddy.com/episode-38-theodore-roosevelts-tennis-cabinet-with-michael-cullinane/

Hosts Larry Marple & Kurt Skinner are joined by historian Michael Cullinane to discuss his highly anticipated new book "Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet." …

06/06/2026

in 1944, Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, landed with the first wave of American troops at Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy.

At age 56, Roosevelt was the oldest man and the only general officer to land with the initial assault wave. Despite severe arthritis and a heart condition, he insisted on going ashore with the assault troops, carrying a cane as he stepped onto the beach.

Before the invasion, Roosevelt wrote to his wife, Eleanor: “We are starting on the great venture of the war, and by the time you get this, for better or for worse, it will be history.”

After landing, Roosevelt quickly realized that the assault force had come ashore about a mile south of its intended landing area. Rather than risk confusion by attempting to relocate the troops under fire, he worked with officers on the beach to reorganize the assault and direct units inland from their actual position. He is widely remembered for the remark, “We’ll start the war from right here.”

Throughout D-Day, Roosevelt moved across Utah Beach under enemy fire, identifying routes inland, relaying information, and helping units reach their revised objectives. His leadership and calm presence played a critical role in maintaining momentum during the invasion. By the end of the day, the U.S. 4th Infantry Division had successfully established its beachhead and advanced inland from Utah Beach.

For his extraordinary leadership, courage, and gallantry on June 6, 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was awarded the Medal of Honor. The award was presented posthumously after his death from a heart attack on July 12, 1944, just over a month after D-Day.

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06/04/2026

in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt visited Decatur, Illinois, during his remarkable 66-day, 4,000-mile tour through 20 states.

After arriving by train at Decatur's Wabash Depot, President Roosevelt traveled to James Millikin University to deliver the keynote address at the Decatur College and Industrial School's dedication ceremony. The dedication stand was situated at the southeast corner of what is now Shilling Hall.

In his remarks, TR praised the value of practical and industrial education while reminding students that learning carried responsibilities as well as opportunities. For Theodore Roosevelt, education was not a privilege that entitled one to special treatment. It was preparation for citizenship, responsibility, and leadership. As he told the students gathered that day, “to whom much has been given, from them much shall rightly be expected.”

Looking to the future, he declared:
“The American boy and girl of today should turn into the kind of man, the kind of woman tomorrow who will be enabled to carry on with unfaltering courage and strength the work that the Americans of the past have done. We have great problems before us as a nation. We have solved great problems in the past and we can do our duty in the future only on condition that we breed the same kind of man and woman that we have had in the past.”

More than a century later, Theodore Roosevelt's message remains a powerful reminder that education is not merely preparation for a career—it is preparation for service, character, and the responsibilities of citizenship.

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