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Oyster Bay, N.Y.: A watch that had belonged to president Theodore Roosevelt is on display at his former home in Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, New York on June 27, 2024. The watch had been stolen from a display case in 1987 and was seized by investigators from a private auction in 2023, and returned t

A watch that had belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt, on display at his former home in Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, N.Y. Photo: Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images

One of Teddy Roosevelt's prized possessions — a pocket watch given to him by his sister — is now back on display at his former home on Long Island.

The watch was stolen 36 years ago, and its whereabouts were unknown until it turned up in an auction last year.

Roosevelt's watch returned

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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