On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to make a public appearance riding in an automobile.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to publicly ride in a car - August 22nd, 1902

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to publicly ride in a car - August 22nd, 1902

Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to publicly ride in a car - August 22nd, 1902