Donald Trump attends opening of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
The former president was present at the ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on July 1, 2026.
Donald Trump attended the ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The library, which exists as a new federal facility, was opened in a ceremony that coincided with July 4 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is located in Medora, North Dakota, measures 96,000 square feet, and cost $450 million to construct (srnnews.com reported). The official opening of the library on Saturday aligns with the national July 4 festivities.
During his presidency from 1901 to 1909, Theodore Roosevelt established five new national parks and protected extensive tracts of land (The Guardian reported).
Trump said Roosevelt “embodied the American spirit” and praised his “toughness as a leader and outdoorsman,” adding, “He had a freakin’ wild life,” and “He didn’t want to be quiet. He wanted to be great.” (srnnews.com reported). The Guardian reported that Trump has lifted more than 86 million acres from protection.
Trump traveled to the ceremony aboard his new Air Force One, a Boeing 747 (srnnews.com reported).
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