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Alice Roosevelt and the Unladylike Ways
40:34 - 45:23 (04:48)
The podcast discusses Alice Roosevelt and her unladylike ways which included smoking, drinking, and attending numerous balls, among others. It also sheds light on Theodore Roosevelt's life beyond his conservation efforts.
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Theodore Roosevelt suffered personal tragedy when both his mother and wife died on the same day from typhoid fever and a kidney infection respectively in his North Dakotan cabin, which would become a place of both grieving and healing.
40:34 - 42:19 (01:45)
Summary
Theodore Roosevelt suffered personal tragedy when both his mother and wife died on the same day from typhoid fever and a kidney infection respectively in his North Dakotan cabin, which would become a place of both grieving and healing.
ChapterAlice Roosevelt and the Unladylike Ways
Episode97: Histories and Hauntings of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The quote "The light has gone out of my life" accurately describes how Theodore Roosevelt felt after the devastating loss of his spouse and mother on Valentine's Day.
42:19 - 43:18 (00:58)
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The quote "The light has gone out of my life" accurately describes how Theodore Roosevelt felt after the devastating loss of his spouse and mother on Valentine's Day. He sought solace at his ranch in North Dakota and gave his daughter to his sister to care for because he couldn't handle it.
ChapterAlice Roosevelt and the Unladylike Ways
Episode97: Histories and Hauntings of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Alice Roosevelt was known for her unladylike behavior, such as smoking, drinking, partying, attending balls, having a pet snake and gambling, while Theodore Roosevelt tried to forget his past as a sheriff in New York and physically exhaust himself with outdoor activities.
43:18 - 45:23 (02:04)
Summary
Alice Roosevelt was known for her unladylike behavior, such as smoking, drinking, partying, attending balls, having a pet snake and gambling, while Theodore Roosevelt tried to forget his past as a sheriff in New York and physically exhaust himself with outdoor activities. She would often cause chaos during White House meetings.