Theodore Roosevelt: The President in the Arena
Symposium dates: September 16-18, 2010

Though he was an “accidental president,” coming into office on the assassination of William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt was nevertheless a president of pivotal importance to our understanding of the transition from the 19th to the 20th century and our understanding of the triumph of executive power in the 20th century. Thanks to his status as a war hero, his national reputation as a cowboy and rancher, and the immense colorfulness and purposefulness of his character, Roosevelt helped to transform the presidency and reset the balance of the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution. This symposium will examine Theodore Roosevelt as president and his impact on the post.

General Information

• The symposium begins on Thursday evening, September 16, with a general session at 7 p.m.; and ends on Saturday, September 18, by 5 p.m. in Medora.
• All lectures and panel discussions are free. A registration fee will be charged for meals, featured events, and the field trip to Medora. 

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Air Travel

• Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport is just 10 minutes from campus and offers three flights daily Sunday through Friday to/from Denver International Airport. 
• Bismarck Municipal Airport is about 90 minutes from campus and offers additional flight options through other gateway cities.

Hotels

• AmericInn, 229 15th Street West, Dickinson, 701-225-1400
• Comfort Inn, 493 Elks Drive, Dickinson, 701-264-7300
• Days Hotel, 532 15th Street West, Dickinson, 701-483-5600
• Badlands Motel, 301 5th Street, Medora, 701-623-4444
• Rough Riders Hotel, 3rd Avenue, Medora, 701-623-4444

For more information, call 701-483-2166 or 1-866-496-8797.