“A day with Theodore Roosevelt” or “T.R. rides again!”
Subject(s): Boy Scouts of America, Carter, Jimmy, 1924-, Florida Citrus Commission. Department of Citrus, Florida Citrus Commission. Dept. of Citrus, Florida--Fort Lauderdale, Gable, John A., Hagedorn, Hermann, 1882-1964, Historical reenactments, Oklahoma--Muskogee, Panama--Panama Canal, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Sullivan, Mark, 1874-1952
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Historical reenactor Bob Boyd recounts the four years he spent doing a one man show as Theodore Roosevelt. He explains how a typical program would proceed with an emphasis on its press conference when he would take unscripted questions from students. Boyd discusses the genesis of the program and how he garnered the role of Roosevelt. He explains the role of the Florida Department of Citrus in sponsoring the program and how its success led to its touring nationwide. Boyd also explains how he studied and prepared to accurately portray Roosevelt.
Two photographs accompany the article: one shows Boyd in costume as Roosevelt greeting students and the other shows Boyd as he appears out of costume.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1979
Creator(s)
Boyd, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1941-1983
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
“A day with Theodore Roosevelt” or “T.R. rides again!”. [1979]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o305906. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Boyd, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1941-1983. “A day with Theodore Roosevelt” or “T.R. rides again!”. [1979]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o305906.
APA:
Boyd, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1941-1983., [1979]. “A day with Theodore Roosevelt” or “T.R. rides again!”.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o305906.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
