Josiah, the White House badger.(President Theodore Roosevelt gets a baby badger!)

Highlights for Children | April 1, 2006| | Copyright

Folks came from miles around to the train depot of Sharon Springs, Kansas, on May 3, 1903. Dressed in their Sunday best, they eagerly awaited the arrival of the Pacific Coast Special.

President Theodore Roosevelt was coming to town.

Roosevelt was on a western tour through 25 states. He was sharing his goals for the future, including the importance of protecting "the majesty and beauty of the wilderness and of wild life." He'd even camped in Yellowstone National Park before continuing on to Kansas.

Puffing coal smoke, the train pulled into the ...

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