Theodore Roosevelt, Inaugural National Historic Site
- Also Known As: Wilcox,Ansley,House
- Address: 641 Delaware Ave
An Unexpected Inauguration that Changed the Nation
As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation. - NPS