“A day with Theodore Roosevelt” or “T.R. rides again!”
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.