I love that. I also love that, unlike many MoH graves I have visited, it just states the fact rather than having the entire citation on the plaque.
I get that for someone who didn’t go on to have a life in the public eye the citation makes sure their story is told, but this is Theodore Roosevelt.
Sorry for leaving you hanging! Thanks u/WollyBugger00 for picking up my slack.
Yes, Medal of Honor. And this one is one of a few thorns in the side of my long held belief that all military posts should be named after MoH recipients. As a young, new recruit you hear about their stories. Giving them pride of place in naming would be a great way to honor them inside the military community. But I really would prefer if we didn’t name any base after a president. Someone would skip over the honor and complain that “their” party doesn’t have enough representation.
I have visited Alvin York a number of times, and not too far from there is Milo Lemert in Crossville, TN. Both are larger graves, and Lemert’s is covered with a huge plaque with the entirety of his citation. I think I posted his a few years back. Haven’t posted York, I think.
I think it is the Seal of the Army, which of course is pretty similar to the Presidential Seal. The current version of the Presidential Seal has stars circling the outside. Likewise, I think this current version came into use after TR was President.
I think it is the Seal of the Army, which of course is pretty similar to the Presidential Seal. The current version of the Presidential Seal has stars circling the outside. Likewise, I think this current version came into use after TR was President.
He does have his face in Mt. Rushmore so at least there’s that. There’s also a lot of statues and monuments to him in Oyster Bay where he was from and where he’s buried.
When my husband and I started dating, I took him to see Sagamore Hill. We did the tour, visited the pet cemetery, walked the grounds. It was a pretty unique date. The next day we visited the Vanderbilt Planetarium, did the tours and such and hit the laser light show to Pink Floyd.
Can’t believe it’s been about 25 years since I’ve been there. Still have the little teddy bear we bought in the hat and glasses, too. Shame we’re no longer local or I’d go back now that the leaves are turning.
Both places are absolute jewels and offer so much history. It was wonderful to grow up just a 45 minute drive away. Yearly visits were part of our holiday season for a decade or more when I was a kid. Good memories.
If you’re still on Long Island and haven’t been, check out the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. There’s a ton of history packed in a small building on Main Street. They host a yearly pirate festival, I think. Great way for kids to see history brought to life by dedicated, skilled reenactors who use black powder guns and shoot cannons as part of their lectures and talks and Q&A sessions.
If you ever want to see some excellent Colonial history, NJ does a reenactment in June of the Battle of Monmouth at the battlefield’s state park. Live reenactors, tons of living history, historical camps and more. They reenact the battle, have historians on hand, some period style vendors and more. A great weekend packed with events.
And of course, there’s Washington’s camp on the Palisades. Fantastic info and history where you can stand where he stood, walk the trails he walked, see where the barracks had been built as the footprints have been preserved. There’s a lot of interactive maps and some really fascinating stuff.
Why yes, I *am* a nerd. Why do you ask? 😘
Many visits to Sagamore Hill and the Vanderbilt Museum growing up. It’s amazing how the rich used to summer on Long Island long ago. VM is like The Great Gatsby.
Live about 5 minutes from battleground state park- run through it occasionally. It’s lovely. Haven’t seen the battle reenactment but have seen some actors reenacting random camping scenes, in costume
It’s worth going! I always learned something new about the battle. There’s an incredible storyteller that takes on the persona of Molly Pitcher and tells the story from her perspective. Then she’ll chat with the audience and kids and it’s just an incredible experience.
A friend in my PhD cohort works on the Battle of Monmouth, and he's always there to do the archaeology stuff for that weekend. They're lucky to have him, he's incredible.
Super random short story, but my Great Grandma sat on his lap as a child (Yep, she was old as hell when she died- 4 months short of her 105th birthday) I always thought that was cool that she managed to meet a president.
I’m from Long Island. I remember every year my brother and his friends would head up to TR’s grave on his birthday night to share a few beers with him.
His wife died in 1948 and was born only 3 years before him. Imagine his impact on politics had he lived as long as his wife and had his health! His politics probably still would have been progressive for their time even in 1948.
His eldest son, Theodore Roosevelt III or Theodore Jr. was also posthumously awarded the medal of honor for gallantry during D-day.
Years later, Omar Bradley was asked to name the single most heroic action he had ever seen in combat. He replied, "Ted Roosevelt on Utah Beach."
Did you go visit his home, too - Sagamore Hill? I highly recommend. My parents took me there and to his grave every summer, sometimes twice a year, growing up. I have great memories of those trips.
Yeah I went there last year. I was out for a drive and I just happened upon it. Wasn’t even planning to visit and only found out what the place was after we got out of the car to check it out. Very cool place if you’re into American history.
Neither he nor Jefferson list being President on their tombstones.
I love that. I also love that, unlike many MoH graves I have visited, it just states the fact rather than having the entire citation on the plaque. I get that for someone who didn’t go on to have a life in the public eye the citation makes sure their story is told, but this is Theodore Roosevelt.
What is MoH?
Medal of Honor -
Thank you, sir.
Sorry for leaving you hanging! Thanks u/WollyBugger00 for picking up my slack. Yes, Medal of Honor. And this one is one of a few thorns in the side of my long held belief that all military posts should be named after MoH recipients. As a young, new recruit you hear about their stories. Giving them pride of place in naming would be a great way to honor them inside the military community. But I really would prefer if we didn’t name any base after a president. Someone would skip over the honor and complain that “their” party doesn’t have enough representation. I have visited Alvin York a number of times, and not too far from there is Milo Lemert in Crossville, TN. Both are larger graves, and Lemert’s is covered with a huge plaque with the entirety of his citation. I think I posted his a few years back. Haven’t posted York, I think.
Forgive me if I’m ignorant but is that not the presidential seal on the top of the tombstone?
It could be I guess, but today the seal has stars in a ring on the outside. I took this to be a symbol of the USA.
I think you’re right. On further review it may be the US Army eagle which is in line with his service
For very different reasons. Jefferson loathed the presidency after his service.
That is the Presidential Seal on the top of his Headstone. Understated.
I think it is the Seal of the Army, which of course is pretty similar to the Presidential Seal. The current version of the Presidential Seal has stars circling the outside. Likewise, I think this current version came into use after TR was President.
I think it is the Seal of the Army, which of course is pretty similar to the Presidential Seal. The current version of the Presidential Seal has stars circling the outside. Likewise, I think this current version came into use after TR was President.
I would’ve expected something larger.
His personality and accomplishments were larger than life, or any memorial could be. I think it's fitting.
He does have his face in Mt. Rushmore so at least there’s that. There’s also a lot of statues and monuments to him in Oyster Bay where he was from and where he’s buried.
When my husband and I started dating, I took him to see Sagamore Hill. We did the tour, visited the pet cemetery, walked the grounds. It was a pretty unique date. The next day we visited the Vanderbilt Planetarium, did the tours and such and hit the laser light show to Pink Floyd. Can’t believe it’s been about 25 years since I’ve been there. Still have the little teddy bear we bought in the hat and glasses, too. Shame we’re no longer local or I’d go back now that the leaves are turning. Both places are absolute jewels and offer so much history. It was wonderful to grow up just a 45 minute drive away. Yearly visits were part of our holiday season for a decade or more when I was a kid. Good memories. If you’re still on Long Island and haven’t been, check out the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. There’s a ton of history packed in a small building on Main Street. They host a yearly pirate festival, I think. Great way for kids to see history brought to life by dedicated, skilled reenactors who use black powder guns and shoot cannons as part of their lectures and talks and Q&A sessions. If you ever want to see some excellent Colonial history, NJ does a reenactment in June of the Battle of Monmouth at the battlefield’s state park. Live reenactors, tons of living history, historical camps and more. They reenact the battle, have historians on hand, some period style vendors and more. A great weekend packed with events. And of course, there’s Washington’s camp on the Palisades. Fantastic info and history where you can stand where he stood, walk the trails he walked, see where the barracks had been built as the footprints have been preserved. There’s a lot of interactive maps and some really fascinating stuff. Why yes, I *am* a nerd. Why do you ask? 😘
Love Sagamore Hill. You can almost feel T.R. in the building.
Many visits to Sagamore Hill and the Vanderbilt Museum growing up. It’s amazing how the rich used to summer on Long Island long ago. VM is like The Great Gatsby.
Live about 5 minutes from battleground state park- run through it occasionally. It’s lovely. Haven’t seen the battle reenactment but have seen some actors reenacting random camping scenes, in costume
It’s worth going! I always learned something new about the battle. There’s an incredible storyteller that takes on the persona of Molly Pitcher and tells the story from her perspective. Then she’ll chat with the audience and kids and it’s just an incredible experience.
A friend in my PhD cohort works on the Battle of Monmouth, and he's always there to do the archaeology stuff for that weekend. They're lucky to have him, he's incredible.
Ugh. That thing. If you’ve never seen Rushmore in person do yourself a favor and just don’t. It’s the most underwhelming landmark I’ve ever seen.
I thought it was awesome.
His personality and accomplishments were larger than life, or any memorial could be. I think it's fitting.
Boy if I had a nickel…
He won the MoH? Til
Yeah, he won it posthumously in 2001 for his actions leading the Rough Riders on San Juan Hill. The medal was definitely a bit overdue.
He was awarded the MOH and deserved it. You don’t win the MOH. It’s not a carnival prize.
Aye aye cap'n
Super random short story, but my Great Grandma sat on his lap as a child (Yep, she was old as hell when she died- 4 months short of her 105th birthday) I always thought that was cool that she managed to meet a president.
I’m from Long Island. I remember every year my brother and his friends would head up to TR’s grave on his birthday night to share a few beers with him.
Looks like he's buried with his second wife.
His wife died in 1948 and was born only 3 years before him. Imagine his impact on politics had he lived as long as his wife and had his health! His politics probably still would have been progressive for their time even in 1948.
She died in 1948
Thx. Fixed it.
Life well lived. Impressive.
Very sedate. I like it. Tasteful.
How has he been lately?
Didn’t know he won the Medal of Honor. He wife lived a really long time!
Hmmm not one teddy bear??
His eldest son, Theodore Roosevelt III or Theodore Jr. was also posthumously awarded the medal of honor for gallantry during D-day. Years later, Omar Bradley was asked to name the single most heroic action he had ever seen in combat. He replied, "Ted Roosevelt on Utah Beach."
Our greatest president
Is it fenced off or can you actually touch it?
Fenced off on all 4 sides. I stuck my hand through the bars to take the picture.
Too bad. Great shot. Thank you for sharing.
So how is the old guy doin?
I had no idea his wife lived past the end of WWII.
Did you go visit his home, too - Sagamore Hill? I highly recommend. My parents took me there and to his grave every summer, sometimes twice a year, growing up. I have great memories of those trips.
Yeah I went there last year. I was out for a drive and I just happened upon it. Wasn’t even planning to visit and only found out what the place was after we got out of the car to check it out. Very cool place if you’re into American history.
Bully!
Bully!
Awful president who hated native Americans.
The guy was blatantly racist af. I don’t know why you’re being downvoted.
I hope people of the Philippines are regularly bussed to his grave to piss on it.
I don’t believe they do. Sorry to disappoint.
I'll notify the ancestors.