TRA Programs
The Theodore Roosevelt Association carries Roosevelt’s ideals into current times through a variety of programs.
Since 1986 the TRA has given more than 86,000 teddy bears to hospitalized children, to bring them comfort and a little joy in a stressful situation. Through relationships with 65 hospitals and partnering organizations, we’ve reached sick kids nationwide.
Given annually in several locations, these competitions challenge high school students to develop, organize, and communicate ideas relating to the life and career of President Theodore Roosevelt using critical thinking, independent research and proper speech.
The TRA is a support organization for this Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, and we annually bestow the Theodore Roosevelt Junior Officer Leadership Award, which recognizes the USS TR junior officer who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership, pride, professionalism, and dedication to duty that were embodied by Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt was a physically active, daring, and curious individual who traveled the world and left his mark as an explorer and adventurer. Our members take historical and cultural tours of places of importance to Roosevelt and his legacy.
The Theodore Roosevelt Association welcomes members of all ages! We are growing our young member programs beginning with online programming like our Teddy Time webcasts and our forthcoming Teedie's Arena Newsletter: By Kids and For Kids! We have a youth internship program for high school, college, and graduate school students.