World War II: A Black American soldier’s journal
The information on the Death Notice was spare and emotionless. “Theodore Roosevelt ‘Wheeler’ Wilson, age 81 of Mount Vernon, Indiana. Carpenter, World War II veteran. Death by drowning Dec. 3,…
That time a badger lived in the White House
President Theodore Roosevelt is known for being a Rough Rider, a trust-buster, and coining the infamous phrase, “Walk softly, but carry a big stick.” He also turned the White House into a veritable menagerie during his stay there. He, of course, h…
An Army officer was why Teddy Roosevelt had to quit boxing
America’s 26th President was well-known for his love of fisticuffs. He could be considered one of the world’s first mixed martial artists, considering his love for jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and, of course, boxing. He would have to give up boxing after…
One of Navy’s most stunning victories had a breakfast break
America’s first great military debut on the international stage took place in 1898 when it launched a war against Spain. No longer was the U.S. military limited largely to the American continent. The new Navy, pushed forward by its new Assistant Se…
How President Roosevelt’s failed hunting exhibition inspired the teddy bear
The teddy bear is a gift often associated with children’s gifts or Valentine’s Day. They possess a sentimental value as they are the best memoir to display your feelings and…
Carrier Theodore Roosevelt ends deployment rocked by COVID-19 and chaos
The carrier Theodore Roosevelt arrived in San Diego on Thursday, but it’s returning without two crew members who died during the
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