The Theodore Roosevelt 125th anniversary dinner and the presentation of the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal
Subject(s): Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926, American Museum of Natural History, Anniversaries, Beach, Edward L. (Edward Latimer), 1918-2002, Blum, John Morton, 1921-2011, Derby, Ethel Roosevelt, Dworkin, Alexandra Roosevelt, 1945-, Fraser, James Earle, 1876-1953, Gable, John A., Goelet, Robert G. (Robert Guestier), 1923-2019, Gordner, Fritz R., Habib, Philip Charles, 1920-1992, Hagedorn, Mary, 1909-1994, Harvard University, Johnston, William Davison, Koch, Ed, 1924-2013, Kupferman, Theodore R., Maturo, Sam, McGuire, Robert J., National Archives (U.S.), Natural history--Research grants, Parades, Reagan, Ronald, Roosevelt family, Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948, Roosevelt, Elizabeth E., Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943, Roosevelt, P. James, 1928-1998, Roosevelt, Theodore, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Schafer, Edward T., 1946-, Schafer, Harold Lyle, 1912-, Schafer, Sheila, 1925-2016, Teddy bears, Viscardi, Henry, 1912-2004, Williams, Edith Derby, 1917-2008
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John A. Gable gives a detailed report on the annual dinner of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) held on the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth on October 27, 1983, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Gable provides some history about the Museum, quotes from the address given by President Ronald Reagan, and lists some of the various dignitaries and politicians who sent messages to the assembled guests. An excerpt from the speech given by the TRA President, William Davison Johnston, the presentation of a check to the American Museum of Natural History, and the awarding of the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal to four individuals are also covered in detail. Gable also lists many of the guests, including members of the Roosevelt family, and closes with remarks on some of the other events held to mark the 125th anniversary of Roosevelt’s birth.
Seven photographs of various guests, speakers, award winners, and members of the TRA leadership accompany the article. Photographs of the equestrian statue of Theodore Roosevelt in front of the American Museum of Natural History and of President Ronald Reagan addressing the dinner guests on a video screen are also found in the article.
A listing of the officers of the TRA, along with the members of its executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees, is found on the article’s second page.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1984
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
7
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
No permission is required from the Theodore Roosevelt Association to use items in the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal collection for educational purposes. For permissions, contact William Tilchin at (516) 921-6319 or by email at wnt@bu.edu.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The Theodore Roosevelt 125th anniversary dinner and the presentation of the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal. [1984]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o307481. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gable, John A.. The Theodore Roosevelt 125th anniversary dinner and the presentation of the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal. [1984]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o307481.
APA:
Gable, John A.., [1984]. The Theodore Roosevelt 125th anniversary dinner and the presentation of the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o307481.
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. January 29, 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.