During the Progressive Era, reformers focused on social, political and industrial problems in America. Roosevelt’s interests in reform were varied and included many issues pertaining to religion, fine arts and education. Learn more about the important initiatives of Roosevelt’s time, as well as the celebrity aspect of his presidency and his relationship with journalists.
The Teddy Bear (1902) so beloved of children everywhere was named for Theodore Roosevelt after he refused to shoot a defenseless bear on a hunting trip.
Groton School (1884- ) is a prestigious, Episcopal, college preparatory boarding school located in the city of Groton, in far northern Massachusetts.