About this episode

Dr. Michael Cullinane discusses Theodore Roosevelt's unique interest in nature and his legacy.

With multiple favorite U.S. presidents to choose from, few if any stand out like Theodore Roosevelt. What made the 26th POTUS uniquely interested in nature? How will North Dakota play an important role later in July 2026 to finally preserve his legacy? Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane, Chair of Roosevelt Studies at Dickinson State University and Public Historian at the Theodore Roosevelt Association, shares the inspirations and contributions of the Rough Rider who brought the U.S. to a new centu...

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Host: Sherman Tylawsky

Guest: Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane

Topics covered

• Theodore Roosevelt
• natural preservation
• U.S. presidents
• governance
• history

Keywords

• Theodore Roosevelt
• natural preservation
• governance
• North Dakota
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dickinson State University, Theodore Roosevelt Association

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