Roosevelt struggled with debilitating asthma through much of his childhood. The second of four children, Roosevelt was raised in an upper class family that was a distant descendant of the Schuyler's (a notable connection to lawyer, writer, and Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton).Ī young Theodore Roosevelt next to his family crest.
was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. Explore the forgotten story of this hallowed revolver, why it was so significant to one of the most influential men in history, and how it evaded the attention of even the most learned historians. Much like the items from Granville Stuart, Walter Winans, and Elvis Presley in the auction, this revolver comes with a long and interesting past. While not the first time encountering an artifact from the collection of President Roosevelt, Rock Island Auction Company is proud to host yet another beautiful and powerful gun owned by Teddy himself. Finding balance between an interest in the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt, Theodore Roosevelt considered this aspect of his life not just recreational, but an enlightening and primal reconnection with nature. He was also–as any historian could attest to–an avid firearms enthusiast.
He established multiple national parks and monuments that are still active today. was also heavily involved in the natural preservation of the United States during his historic time in office.
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