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Theodore Roosevelt became the United State's 26th President after the death of William McKinley in 1901, and was re-elected in 1904. McKinley, born in Manhattan, served as governor of New York before becoming Vice President and President of the country. Roosevelt died in Oyster Bay, on Long Island, in 1919 at the age of 60. He is the country's only President to hail from Long Island.
Theodore Roosevelt became the United State's 26th President after the death of William McKinley in 1901, and was re-elected in 1904. McKinley, born in Manhattan, served as governor of New York before becoming Vice President and President of the country. Roosevelt died in Oyster Bay, on Long Island, in 1919 at the age of 60. He is the country's only President to hail from Long Island.
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Correction
•Theodore Roosevelt was the most recent president without a middle name. A story on Page D1 Friday said it was Calvin Coolidge. •Covenant Preparatory Academy is in the YWCA building in Hartford. A photo caption on Page B1 Friday said the...Tags: Calvin Coolidge
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Pennsylvanians flopped as 'kingmakers'
Pennsylvania is arguably the largest state in the union to produce the fewest number of presidential or vice presidential nominations. This legacy cannot be far out of mind for the thousands of state GOP delegates and supporters who gather in St. Paul for...Tags: Dwight David Eisenhower, Regional Authority, Ohio, Political Candidates, Michael Young
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Carrier, strike group to deploy
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group will deploy September 8 with more than 7,000 sailors. The deployment will be to the Mediterranean, but the Navy said the group could go anywhere it is needed in support of maritime security. The group will...Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
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What's In A Middle Name? Not Much
Courant Staff WriterEven the most embarrassing middle names tend to be little more than an innocuous afterthought to a person's identity. But thanks to Barack Obama, middle names are getting a little more attention than usual these days. When a conservative talk radio...Tags: New York Times, George Washington, David Johnson, Government, Calvin Coolidge
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A world of difference
N.Y. Times News ServicePresidential elections always have their share of foolishness, hypocrisy and, let's say, elasticity when it comes to facts. This is what comes to mind whenever I hear John McCain and other Republicans reverentially invoking the name of Theodore...Tags: Political Candidates, Government, Zoology, Washington Post Company, Wildlife
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As we move toward the election of a new president this fall, Perspective offers a periodic look at our presidents — from George Washington to George W. Bush — and how they shaped our nation. May 29, 1917 – Nov. 22, 1963 State:...Tags: Labor Legislation, George Washington, Political Candidates, George Bush, Government
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Titans in the wilderness
The Dallas Morning NewsLooking up at the faces carved into the rock of Mount Rushmore, you probably feel respect for these giants of American history. But follow the steep and dangerous trail to the top, and that respect likely extends to the hardy men who carved the monument....Tags: South Dakota, Forestry and Timber, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Black Hills Corporation, Wildlife
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Politics and football share one common bond: Dynasties
Sentinel Staff WriterAmericans pride themselves on their democracy. None other than George Washington helped set that tone. He relinquished the presidency voluntarily and peacefully after eight years in office, creating an important example for future leaders to follow....Tags: Edward M. Kennedy, John Adams, Pittsburgh Pirates, Mike Brown, Don Shula
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WINNERS
Colette Masom Salvation Army captain Colette Masom of Wading River has received the 2008 Mary Carnicelli Memorial Award from the Peconic Community Council for her "long-standing excellence in human services" with the Salvation Army in Riverhead. Masom,...Tags: Suffolk County (New York), Government, Hospitals and Clinics, Great Neck, Christianity
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Fashion Quiz "Clothes make the man" definitely is a not a politically correct statement. But there is some truth to it. Do your fashion choices reflect who you are, or do you build your wardrobe based on today's trends? Let's travel back in time to see what you really know about teens and fashion.
1) In the 1950s which age group opened up a whole new market in fashion? a.21 to 30b.15 to 23 c.12 to 18d.21 to 25 2) The "Teddy Boy" look was stylish in the 1950s. Who were the original Teddy Boys? a. Young men who admired Theodore Roosevelt...Tags: Sal Mineo, Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Fashion Trends, Frankie Avalon
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Presidential influence: White House decisions that made a mark on the field
Sentinel Staff WriterT.R. helps make game safer Theodore Roosevelt loved sports, hunting and the outdoors, but he grew concerned about college football, which bore little resemblance to what the sport looks like today. One newspaper reported that 18 college players died in...Tags: Dwight David Eisenhower, Wellington Mara, Jim Thorpe, Ronald Reagan, The White House
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Right running mate turns solo show into winning act
Sentinel Staff WriterAt 6 feet 1 and 228 pounds, Fred Taylor looks like the prototypical NFL running back. At 5-7 and 208 pounds, Maurice Jones-Drew looks like, well, a bowling ball. But put together, these running mates make a potent force for the Jacksonville Jaguars. If...Tags: Dwight David Eisenhower, Aaron Burr, Franco Harris, Jim Brown, Hugh McElhenny
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