Theodore Roosevelt and the Birthplace of the Modern Presidency
When Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as the 26th President of the United States on September 14, 1901, he became the leader of a nation that had changed significantly in recent decades. The population of the United States had almost doubled from 1870 to 1900 as immigrants came to U.S. cities to work in the country's burgeoning factories. As the United States became increasingly urban and industrial, it acquired many of the attributes common to industrial nations—overcrowded cities, poor working conditions, great economic disparity, and the political dominance of big business. At the turn of the twentieth century, Americans had begun to look for ways to address some of these problems. (Source: The Miller Center)
How little has changed since TR’s time, as many of these issues are as topical today as they were during his presidency. In fact, a number of the most significant issues that remain very relevant today form the basis of the TR’s Site’s dynamic, immersive visitor experience and are at the core of our Project Citizen 2.0 Initiative.
How little has changed since TR’s time, as many of these issues are as topical today as they were during his presidency. In fact, a number of the most significant issues that remain very relevant today form the basis of the TR’s Site’s dynamic, immersive visitor experience and are at the core of our Project Citizen 2.0 Initiative.
TR Inaugural Site Course Presenters:
Mr. Rich Pyszczek, Jr; Buffalo Teacher Center Policy Board Member and NFCSS President
Mr. Stanton Hudson; Executive Director TR Inaugural Site
Mr. Mark Lozo; Chief of Interpretation/Educational Director TR Inaugural Site
Dr. Paul Zwirecki, PhD.; Director of Administration and Special Projects TR Inaugural Site
Ms. Lenora Henson: Curator/Director of Public Programming TR Inaugural Site
Mr. Rich Pyszczek, Jr; Buffalo Teacher Center Policy Board Member and NFCSS President
Mr. Stanton Hudson; Executive Director TR Inaugural Site
Mr. Mark Lozo; Chief of Interpretation/Educational Director TR Inaugural Site
Dr. Paul Zwirecki, PhD.; Director of Administration and Special Projects TR Inaugural Site
Ms. Lenora Henson: Curator/Director of Public Programming TR Inaugural Site