Supporters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota have welcomed new federal legislation that will provide $50 million in funding for its construction and preservation efforts. The library showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the life and legacy of the 26th president, who spent time hunting and ranching in North Dakota during his youth. The funding will primarily be used to establish museum spaces within the facility. Additionally, the legislation directs federal agencies to collaborate with the library to highlight Roosevelt-themed items in its museum collection.
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Supporters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota are celebrating the passage of new federal legislation that will provide $50 million to aid in the library’s construction and showcase artifacts of the former president’s time in the state. The Interior Department grant will primarily fund the creation of museum spaces within the facility. The bill also directs federal agencies to collaborate with library organizers to display Roosevelt-related items. The library project has received $240 million in private donations and is aiming for a grand opening on the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.