He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests.

Last week brought a new round of cuts to longstanding federal programs and more pink slips for employees of various agencies ...

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FDR’s schooner, the Amberjack II, would often accompany him to Marion. When sailing, Coast Guard and Secret Service boats would accompany him. He was known to “evade” these vessels for fun and sport.

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, scheduled to open in 2026, may become the home of numerous Roosevelt presidential artifacts now held by the federal government.

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