A beloved piece of history has finally returned home. Theodore Roosevelt‘s prized pocket watch, stolen in 1987, was unveiled at the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on Thursday, much to the delight of the Roosevelt family and history buffs alike.
A Treasured Keepsake:
The silver watch was gifted to Roosevelt by his sister and her husband in 1898, before his presidency. It became a cherished companion, traveling the world with him and eventually finding its place at Sagamore Hill, his Long Island home. However, in 1987, the watch vanished from an unlocked case during a loan to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo, New York.
A Disappearance and a Reunion:
For 36 long years, the watch’s whereabouts remained a mystery. Then, in a stroke of luck, it surfaced at a Florida auction house last year. Federal agents swiftly seized the watch, and after an investigation, its remarkable return to Sagamore Hill was orchestrated.
A Family Remembers:
Tweed Roosevelt, the former president’s great-grandson, attended the watch’s unveiling ceremony. He described the occasion as “feel-good news,” feeling a part of his great-grandfather’s spirit returning to Sagamore Hill. While acknowledging the watch’s ordinary appearance, he emphasized its priceless sentimental value to Theodore Roosevelt.
The Mystery Continues:
While the Theodore Roosevelt Watch’s homecoming is a cause for celebration, the details surrounding its disappearance remain shrouded in secrecy. The National Park Service and FBI have not disclosed how or by whom the watch was stolen. Their investigation continues, and hopefully, the full story behind this historical whodunit will one day be revealed.
The return of the pocket watch serves as a reminder of the enduring power of history and the importance of preserving our past.
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