This book is a result of one of the co-authors collecting postcards of Theodore Roosevelt over a lifetime. These postcards uniquely tell historic stories that represent events and attitudes during the Theodore Roosevelt era. They talk about milestones in his political and personal life.
The book is meant to rest on your coffee table to read and share with family and friends. It's about the man Theodore Roosevelt. Starting out as a sickly boy, he proved that living a strenuous life could overcome most obstacles and help him become a powerhouse to be respected and an icon to be revered.
Relax and enjoy the reading of this book. Perhaps you will discover a new hobby for yourself.

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"This illuminating postcard collection beautifully encapsulates the compelling life and vibrant world of an American original. These small but mighty windows into Theodore Roosevelt and his accomplishments employ history, whimsy, pathos, and original art to educate and delight every level of reader. The Gordners' accompanying annotations provide vital background, and their broad selection of postcards is uniquely satisfying."
- Stacy A. Cordery
Professor, Department of History, Iowa State University

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"From images of teddy bears to political cartoons to the man himself, Fritz and Sandy Gordner have collected and assembled a multi-view look at who Theodore Roosevelt was and how others perceived him through postcards. While the postcard images are striking on their own, the context provided by the Gordners for each postcard offers important insight into Roosevelt's life and poses important questions about his impact on everyday people around the country and the world."
- Alexandra Hecht
Digital Collections Cataloger and Archivist at the Theodore Roosevelt Center

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Fritz and Sandy Gordner have co-authored this book. Fritz is a lifelong tracker of all Theodore Roosevelt memorabilia and Sandy has been a student of this President since Fritz and Sandy married in 1978. They are members of the National Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA); they founded the Indiana Chapter of the TRA; they Co-Chaired the 105th Annual Meeting of the National TRA hosted by the Indiana TRA Chapter; and in 1983, they orchestrated the Indiana Quasquicentennial Celebration of TR's 125th birthday. Fritz and Sandy have been leaders of several Indiana community organizations. Both are self-employed. They have one son, a daughter-in-law, and two grandsons, and reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. Both enjoy reading, gardening and hiking. To keep their lives fulfilled, much time is spent watching their grandsons play hockey.

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