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Description

(1858-1919) 26th U.S. President. A leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War, also Governor of New York. Ardent lover of nature; memorial's location on Theodore Roosevelt Island is set aside as a wildlife refuge and natural preserve.

Themes

American PresidentsAmerican Presidents
MilitaryMilitary
StatesmanshipStatesmanship
World War IIWorld War II

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Coordinates

38° 53' 51" N 77° 3' 50" W

Latitude/Longitude

-77.063945322767239,38.897446886053572

Authorized

1932 (47 Stat. 163)

Dedicated

1967

Sponsor

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Commission, established by Congress; paid for by U.S. Government and private contributions

Owner

FEDERAL - NPS