Archie, President Roosevelt and Quentin

Archie Roosevelt, the nine-year-old son of President Teddy Roosevelt was recovering from the measles. He missed his pony, Algonquin, and wasn’t allowed outside to ride him.

His five-year-old brother, Quentin, had an idea. He enlisted the help of a footman who pushed the pony into the White House elevator while Quentin pulled. Algonquin resisted at first but when he saw his face in the mirror, he calmed down. The three rode up to the second floor and Quentin surprised Archie who was overjoyed to see his pony.

The New York Times reported on April 27, 1903, that “this is the first time that a horse has ridden in a White House elevator.

A Fine Little Bad Boy: Quentin Roosevelt in the White House

By Barbara Lowell, Illustrated by Antonio Marinoni

Coming: August 13, 2024

Quentin may be the “littlest Roosevelt,” but he soon rivals his father, the famous Teddy, as the biggest personality in the White House of the early 1900’s. From roller skating in the halls to shooting spitballs at Andrew Jackson’s portrait. From swimming in the fountains to taking a pony for an elevator ride. This “fine little bad boy” takes full advantage of his father’s long tenure as president, believing the good times will never end. 4-8 years

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Archie and Algonquin his Icelandic Shetland Pony

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