Sagamore Hill

Photo courtesy of Michael Holve.
Today's picture features Sagamore Hill, the last permanent home of one of America's most legendary Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt. Sagamore Hill is located in Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY, and today it stands preserved just as it was when Roosevelt himself resided there from 1887 to 1919. The official name of Roosevelt's "Summer White House" - still in use today as a museum - is Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.

Teddy Roosevelt lived what is now regarded as one of the most exciting lives of any U.S. President. In fact, his career and interests led him all around the world! At various times, he was all of the following:

Recipient of both the Nobel Peace Prize and the Congressional
Medal of Honor
A deputy sheriff in North Dakota
A highly regarded diplomat
Combat commander of a volunteer cavalry regiment
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
A Naval historian and strategist
A noted general historian, biographer, essayist, editor, columnist,
and critic
An author of 35 books
A widely respected ornithologist
An expert on and experienced hunter of big-game animals
One of America's pioneering conservationists
Governor of the state of New York
Vice President of the United States
President of the United States

In addition to all of those occupations, offices and activities, Roosevelt was also quite a family man, usually quitting work at 4:00 in the afternoon to spend some quality time with his beloved children. Theodore Roosevelt lived large and enjoyed life, and many prized possessions and artifacts from his storied life can be seen at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site!

Note: Photographer Michael Holve snapped this wonderful photo of Sagamore Hill literally through his car window as he drove up the driveway toward the house!

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