Boyhood Home of President Donald Trump, Queens, New York
Home and Grave of President Theodore Roosevelt, “Sagamore Hill”, Oyster Bay, New York
This house is the home of my favorite President, Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president. He built this house in 1884, and died in this house January 6, 1919. He hosted a number of world leaders here. Unfortunately no photography is allowed inside, but the inside is incredible to see. There are many hunting trophies and animal skin rugs. There are two 1000-pound elephant tusks, a cape buffalo, bearskins, a polar bear skin rug, leopard skins, deer, moose, buffalo and so many more. Seeing it is so much more than describing it! Admiral Robert Perry gave Roosevelt the polar bear upon returning from discovering the North Pole!
In this house President Roosevelt negotiated with the Russians and the Japanese in 1905 to bring the Russo-Japanese War to an end, although the treaty was officially signed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. As a result, Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the first American to win a Nobel Prize in any category.
I have been reading about and studying about Theodore Roosevelt since 4th grade -1968 – and now I been able to visit his house! This is very special for me.
Theodore Roosevelt was born in October 1858, and died at 60 years old. During his life, he overcame asthma, was a rancher, police commissioner, fought the corrupt Tammany Hall political machine, was assistant secretary of the navy, governor of New York, Vice President of the United States, President of the United States, Safari adventurer and hunter (to Africa and South America). As president he was involved in so many issues, that I can’t really post them here. I am glad to explain it in person if you are ever interested.
Statue of Jacob Leisler, New Rochelle, New York
Who??? The subject of my primary research project in college was Leisler’s Rebellion. In 1688 the government in London was in chaos due to several issues. Because of this, Jacob Leisler assumed control of the government of the colony of New York. He used tough actions, including military, to maintain control of the colony as self-appointed Governor of the colony. He held control from 1689-1691, and after the “Glorious Revolution” in England, which brought King William and Queen Mary (yes, THAT William and Mary) to the throne of England, he was convicted and hanged in what was ultimately determined to be a miscarriage of justice.
Birthplace of President George W. Bush, New Haven, Connecticut
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Dinner in Hartford, Connecticut
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Thanks for sharing your journey with us so far. Special points with me for the Dolphin selfie at y’all ‘s dinner last night. REALLY COOL! Have safe travels and continue your updates!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us so far. Special points with me for the Dolphin selfie at y’all ‘s dinner last night. REALLY COOL! Have safe travels and continue your updates!