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Quentin Roosevelt Collection

Quentin Roosevelt, the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Pinckney at play, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Pinckney at play, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Pinckney at play, c1902 June 17. Photograph shows Roswell Pinckney lassoed by Roosevelt Quentin at the White House

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Mrs. Roosevelt, Quentin, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Mrs. Roosevelt, Quentin, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mrs. Roosevelt, Quentin, 1902. Photograph shows portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt's second wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, standing next to their son, Quentin

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Archie Roosevelt photographing Quentin Roosevelt outdoors, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Archie Roosevelt photographing Quentin Roosevelt outdoors, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Archie Roosevelt photographing Quentin Roosevelt outdoors, 1902. (Sons of President Theodore Roosevelt)

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt (left) and his little playmate, between 1900 and1905

Quentin Roosevelt (left) and his little playmate, between 1900 and1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt (left) and his little playmate, between 1900 and1905. Quentin Roosevelt with Roswell Newcomb Pinckney smelling a flower, at the White House, Washington, D.C

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Edith Kermit Roosevelt with Quentin, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Edith Kermit Roosevelt with Quentin, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Edith Kermit Roosevelt with Quentin, 1902, 1902. Quentin Roosevelt seated on back of chair and Edith Roosevelt standing alongside him

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Police 'roll call inspection' at the White House, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Police "roll call inspection" at the White House, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Police "roll call inspection" at the White House, 1902. Quentin Roosevelt and Archie Roosevelt in the inspection

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Roosevelt children - Archie photographing Quentin, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Roosevelt children - Archie photographing Quentin, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Roosevelt children - Archie photographing Quentin, 1902

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt as a child in front of a flower garden...White House, Washington DC, c1900 - 1905

Quentin Roosevelt as a child in front of a flower garden...White House, Washington DC, c1900 - 1905
Quentin Roosevelt as a child in front of a flower garden and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney smelling a flower at the White House, Washington, D.C. between 1900 and 1905

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney as children, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney as children, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney as children, 1901. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt, 1901. Amid potted palms in White House garden. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt on pony in front of White House, 1900?. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt on pony in front of White House, 1900?. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt on pony in front of White House, 1900?. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney seated on steps, c1902 June 17

Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney seated on steps, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt and Roswell Newcomb Pinckney seated on steps, c1902 June 17. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin & Archie Roosevelt, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin & Archie Roosevelt, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. Quentin & Archie Roosevelt, 1902
Quentin & Archie Roosevelt, 1902. (Sons of President Theodore Roosevelt - Archie photographing Quentin)

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt, c1902 June 17. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt on a pony, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt on a pony, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt on a pony, c1902 June 17. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt instructed in horsemanship at the White House, c1902 June 17

Quentin Roosevelt instructed in horsemanship at the White House, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt instructed in horsemanship at the White House, c1902 June 17. (Quentin (1897-1918), youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a pilot during World War I

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Archie and Quentin Roosevelt with White House policemen, c1902 June 17

Archie and Quentin Roosevelt with White House policemen, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Archie and Quentin Roosevelt with White House policemen, c1902 June 17. (Sons of President Theodore Roosevelt)

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Quentin Roosevelt on pony beside White House policeman, 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Quentin Roosevelt on pony beside White House policeman, 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Quentin Roosevelt on pony beside White House policeman, 1905

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: Family Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, 1906

Family Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, 1906

Background imageQuentin Roosevelt Collection: PPRE2A-00266

PPRE2A-00266
Theodore Roosevelts children in 1901. Ethel, Theodore, Alice, Quentin, Kermit, and Archibald (left - right). Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph



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Quentin Roosevelt, the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a spirited and adventurous young boy who captured the hearts of the American people during his short life. Born in 1897, Quentin quickly became known for his mischievous antics and love for all things outdoors. Despite growing up in the White House, Quentin was determined to live life on his own terms. He joined the Army Air Service during World War I and became a skilled pilot, earning a reputation as a fearless flyer. His bravery and sense of duty inspired many, including his father who famously said, "I would rather have him die than be afraid." Tragically, Quentin's life was cut short when he was shot down behind enemy lines in France at just 20 years old. His death deeply affected his family and the nation as a whole. To this day, Quentin is remembered as a symbol of youthful courage and patriotism. In honor of his legacy, numerous landmarks and institutions bear his name, ensuring that Quentin Roosevelt will never be forgotten. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who admire his fearlessness and determination to make a difference in the world.