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Theodore Roosevelt Association 93rd Annual Meeting
October 26-28, 2012
Theodore Roosevelt speaking before the Progressive Party Convention
An in-depth review of the 1912 Progressive Party convention by noted author and educator, Dr Sidney Milkis as well as an examination of TR's 1912 acceptance speech, considered one of his finest, by Professor David Zarefsky
The gun that almost killed him
Learn more about the assassination attempt on TR's life in Milwaukee in October 1912, the chilling 90 minutes thereafter, and his eventual recovery in Chicago at Mercy Hospital. Noted author, Louise Knight, will also speak about Jane Addams of Hull House, the leading supporter of women's rights on the 1912 Progressive Party platform.
The Chicago Skyline from the Architectural Foundation Boat Tour
Chicago, our host city, welcomes you to our 93rd annual meeting. Don't miss the famous Architectural Foundation Boat Tour of downtown Chicago, and an evening reception at the renowned Field Museum to learn more about the Roosevelt Family collection.