GO WEST MR. PRESIDENT: Theodore Roosevelt's Great Loop Tour of 1903

In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt planned a tour of Midwest and Western states. He dubbed it the "Great Loop Tour," being careful not to call it a campaign tour even though he intended to seek reelection the following year. Theodore was adamant that his speeches be devoid of any partisan rhetoric, and he would reveal his future legacy of making his mark on preserving the country's resources. 16 pages of photos.