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Preserving the memory of Theodore Roosevelt; Father, Rough Rider, Conservationist, Naturalist, Badlands Rancher, and Republican/Bull Moose Progressive statesman whose policies and accomplishments included the crafting the Square Deal, sending out the Great White Fleet, endorsing Big Stick Diplomacy, successfully preserving what is now thousands of acres of national park land including the Grand Canyon, winning the Nobel Peace Prize and inspiring the creation of the teddy bear. Several of TR's residences have been preserved, …

…Brazilian jungle and an African Safari. He never completely overcame his grief at the death of his first wife, but found a constructive outlet as a rancher. That experience in North Dakota laid the foundations of his strong feelings on conservation. Eventually TR remarried and was an active father of six children in all. It is little wonder the face of Theodore Roosevelt graces Mt. Rushmore as one of the greatest leaders of United States.