An Unexpected Inauguration that Changed the Nation
As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.
Aug 18 2012
This was the house that Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office after the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901. Our tour guild did a great tour and we enjoyed the way he presented the tour reliving all the events of the day as if we were there.
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