Theodore Roosevelt’s 1880 undergraduate thesis at Harvard was titled: “The Practicability of Equalizing Men and Women before the Law” which argued for women’s rights, including property ownership, and argued that women ought to keep their birth names upon marrying.

2019 TR Nassau and Suffolk Police Awards Recipients

Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

– Theodore Roosevelt

The Theodore Roosevelt Association is a historical and public service organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory and ideals of Theodore Roosevelt. While looking back at Roosevelt’s life, times, and legacy, we have our sights on the future through programs that recognize brave and gifted individuals, inspire public service, bring comfort to sick children and develop tomorrow’s leaders.

Since 1986, Teddy Bears for Kids has brought this and more to hospitalized children nationwide. Through relationships with over 55 hospitals and partnering organizations, we’ve reached 84,000 sick kids nationwide.

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