Bamie: Theodore Roosevelt's Remarkable Sister

Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth once remarked that if her "Auntie Bye" had been a man, she would have been the president. Anna Roosevelt Cowles was Theodore Roosevelt's older sister by almost four years. She was nicknamed Bamie as a child. Her siblings, nieces, and nephews later called her "Auntie Bye" because she was always on the go. After overcoming a childhood disability, Bamie grew into a tower of strength for her immediate family and supported them throughout her li