Theodore Roosevelt

Gold-Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Pancho Villa up for Auction

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, Ill., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) will offer Francisco "Pancho" Villa's gold-plated Colt Single Action Army revolver at its December Premier Auction in Bedford, Texas, marking the opening of the company's new Dallas-Fort Worth Metro facility. Coinciding with the centenary of Villa's assassination in 1923, the auction will take place Friday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 10.

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  • ROCK ISLAND, Ill., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) will offer Francisco "Pancho" Villa's gold-plated Colt Single Action Army revolver at its December Premier Auction in Bedford, Texas, marking the opening of the company's new Dallas-Fort Worth Metro facility.
  • Coinciding with the centenary of Villa's assassination in 1923, the auction will take place Friday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 10.
  • With two inscriptions to Villa, the gold Colt is expected to have a pre-auction value of $650,000 – $950,000.
  • For additional information on Rock Island Auction Company and other highlights of the December event, visit: www.rockislandauction.com .

Blaze a Trail Over Land or Through Water in North Dakota This Summer

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Criss-crossing paths over land and water create a patchwork of routes that lead to whatever the soul seeks.

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  • Criss-crossing paths over land and water create a patchwork of routes that lead to whatever the soul seeks.
  • This summer, North Dakota Tourism invites visitors to blaze their own legendary trail.
  • The Sheyenne River Water Trail boasts 199 continuous river miles from the north end of Lake Ashtabula to the east end of the Sheyenne National Grassland.
  • To fully immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind terrain North Dakota offers, visitors must visit the iconic Theodore Roosevelt National Park .

ThunderCat Technology Achieves CRN Triple Crown Status for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

RESTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ThunderCat Technology today announced that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has named ThunderCat, as a 2021 Triple Crown Award winner.

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  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ThunderCat Technology today announced that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has named ThunderCat, as a 2021 Triple Crown Award winner.
  • This is ThunderCat's second consecutive appearance on the list.
  • For eight consecutive years, the Triple Crown Award has accredited unparalleled performance from top solution providers in North America based on revenue, growth, and technical expertise within the IT channel.
  • A proven leader, ThunderCat Technology provides and optimizes technologies from best of breed manufacturers.

Roosevelt Island’s Public Safety Department to Offer Free Community Workshop Series

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Roosevelt Island, New York, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and its Public Safety Department (PSD) announced a series of workshopstodaydeveloped to educate, inform, and support residents of Roosevelt Island and surrounding communities.

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  • Roosevelt Island, New York, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and its Public Safety Department (PSD) announced a series of workshopstodaydeveloped to educate, inform, and support residents of Roosevelt Island and surrounding communities.
  • The Roosevelt Island PSD Community Workshop Series will cover important topics such as self-defense, domestic violence, and what to do when encountering an active-shooter situation.
  • RIOC manages the two-mile-long island's roads, parks, buildings, a sports facility, and public transportation, including the iconic Roosevelt Island Tramway.
  • Additionally, RIOC operates a Public Safety Department that helps maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, employees, business owners, and visitors.

Roosevelt Island to Unveil New Memorial Honoring FDR Ahead of the ADA’s 31st Anniversary

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) announced plans to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the unveiling of the FDR Hope Memorial, an immersive work of art commemorating former U.S. president and disability advocate, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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  • Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) announced plans to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the unveiling of the FDR Hope Memorial, an immersive work of art commemorating former U.S. president and disability advocate, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright said, "I commend the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association and the late former President Jim Bates for the successful push to bring the FDR Hope Memorial to Roosevelt Island.
  • Roosevelt Island is honoring these ideals and living up to them and I am proud to be its representative.
  • RIOC manages the two-mile-long island's roads, parks, buildings, a sports facility, and public transportation, including the iconic Roosevelt Island Tramway.

Roosevelt & Cross Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Roosevelt & Cross Incorporated , a registered broker-dealer that specializes in tax-exempt and taxable municipal debt, commemorates its 75th anniversary.

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  • Roosevelt & Cross Incorporated , a registered broker-dealer that specializes in tax-exempt and taxable municipal debt, commemorates its 75th anniversary.
  • Roosevelt & Cross was established in its present form in 1946 by Archibald Roosevelt (son of President Theodore Roosevelt) and Edwin J.
  • The 75th anniversary of Roosevelt & Cross represents an important milestone for our firm, said Roosevelt & Cross Chairman and CEO Greg Finn.
  • Roosevelt & Cross is committed to supporting the local municipal market, whether an issuance is large or small.

Long Island University Presents Roosevelt School Lecture Series "The Three Roosevelts: Learning From Failures And Controversies"

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt School at Long Island University announced today "The Three Roosevelts: Learning from Failures and Controversies," a three-part Hutton House Lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt School at Long Island University announced today "The Three Roosevelts: Learning from Failures and Controversies," a three-part Hutton House Lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • The lectures will be presented by LIU Professor Tweed Roosevelt, the great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and chair of the Roosevelt School.
  • "Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt set the standard for dynamic and thoughtful leadership that continues to be relevant in American society today," said Professor Tweed Roosevelt.
  • An informal personal conversation and discussion with Professor Tweed Roosevelt related to the topic of Theodore Roosevelt.

Long Island University Announces Winners of Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roosevelt School at Long Island University (LIU), in partnership with the Theodore Roosevelt Association, announced today the winners of the annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.

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  • b'BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roosevelt School at Long Island University (LIU), in partnership with the Theodore Roosevelt Association, announced today the winners of the annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.
  • "\n"All of the participants in the Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest should be proud that they challenged themselves to present their insight and creativity on a national stage,"said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • "\nThe panel of four judges for the Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest included:\nTweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt,Professor at Long Island University, and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute.\nHoward Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.\nAlice L. George, Vice President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.\nRobert Friedman, judge of the Theodore Roosevelt Association\'s NYC Public Speaking Contest since 1992.\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Association, headquartered in Oyster Bay, New York, is a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization chartered by an act of Congress in 1920 to perpetuate the memory and ideals of America\'s 26th President.
  • The Association also supports the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fund for research grants at the American Museum of Natural History, and sponsors various programs that develop tomorrow\'s leaders.\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Institute, part of the Roosevelt School at Long Island University, serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.

Long Island University Announces The Roosevelt School

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

"Long Island Universityis proud to further build upon the exceptional heritage of the Roosevelts," said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.

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  • "Long Island Universityis proud to further build upon the exceptional heritage of the Roosevelts," said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • Theodore Roosevelt's great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and professor at Long Island University, will serve as chairman of The Roosevelt School.
  • "On behalf of the entire Roosevelt family, we are proud that Long Island University will honor the legacy of our family through the formation of The Roosevelt School," stated Tweed Roosevelt.
  • The Roosevelt School hosts the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis at Long Island University, which provides the Roosevelt School with independent polling,
    empirical research and analysis on a wide range of public issues.

Long Island University Announces Annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest

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Monday, January 11, 2021

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt Institute atLong Island University announced today the launch of its annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Theodore Roosevelt Institute atLong Island University announced today the launch of its annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest.
  • The winner will also receive a $25,000 scholarship to Long Island University, and the nine other finalists will receive a $10,000 scholarship to Long Island University.
  • "The Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest is designed to challenge students to develop their critical thinking and research skills on a national stage," saidLong Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Institute serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.