Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt

Lauren PorterCivicsPrevilleJanuary 15th, 2015

He was born in New York on October 27th, 1858. He lived in New York for the

first 14 years of his life. He was born into a wealthy family. When he was 18 he went to college at Harvard University and received good

grades until he graduated in 1880. His mothers name was Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and he was the second of

four children He married his first wife, Alice Lee Roosevelt, on his 22nd birthday and they had

one child also named Alice. On February 14th, 1884 his first wife and his mother died Two years later he went on a trip to London where he met his second wife,

Edith Carow, and they decided later to have three children. Teddy Roosevelt died on January 6th, 1919 He was the youngest president in the nations history, at 42 years old. After his wife and his mother died on the same day he decided to run two cattle

ranches on the Little Missouri River. Teddy Roosevelt died from a blood clot on his heart

Teddy’s Personal Life

In 1881 he won the New York State election to be

governor, then was reelected in 1882+1883. He returned to New York in 1886 and ran for

governor ,but was badly defeated Teddy also participated as a Lieutenant Colonel of the

Rough Riders in the Spanish-American war He was mostly known for leading the Rough Riders on a

charge at the battle of San Juan Hill in 1898. Later on that year Roosevelt became a republican

candidate for governor, he won the election In 1900 he won the election to be vice president and

partner of the president, William McKinley.

Teddy’s Experience

Teddy Roosevelt, unlike most presidents was not elected to be president. About six months after Teddy became Vice President, President William

McKinley was assassinated in September of 1901 Teddy served as President from 1901-1909 While Teddy was campaigning in Milwaukee, he was shot by a frantic, but he

soon recovered He quoted before he left office, “No man has had a happier life than I have

had led; a happier life in every way.” He ran for presidency again in 1912, but lost to Woodrow Wilson He was the first person to win the Noble Peace Prize which he earned for

settling the Russo-Japanese war As President he ensured the construction of the Panama Canal He also was known as a “Trust Buster” because he limited the power of big

businesses. He created the quote, “speak softly and carry a big stick”, diplomacy, which

added onto the Monroe Doctrine

Teddy’s Presidency

Teddy Roosevelt ended his Presidency in 1909 After his presidency he decided to settle down and

write some books. He wrote “The Naval War of 1812” He also wrote a biography of Senator Thomas Hart

Benton And the last book he decided to write was a four-

volume series called “The Winning of the West” Soon after he wrote his books, Theodore Roosevelt died

on January 6th, 1919

Teddy’s Life After Presidency

Theodore Roosevelt had many strengths and few weaknesses,

so he was considered a great president. He had amazing military skills and pretty good political skills. The only thing that brought him down was his personal life especially on February 14th when his mother and his wife died on the same day. Although life was throwing many obstacles at him he always dodged them and came out stronger every time. Teddy had tried to be Vice President before, but McKinley said he hadn't proved himself enough. So McKinley felt bad and decided to give him a job, and if he was able to finish he would promote him to Vice President. McKinley sent him to be the Lieutenant Colonel of the Rough Riders. Teddy did what McKinley asked and during the next election Theodore Roosevelt became Vice President. Soon after he became VP he had to take on an even bigger role, which was becoming president. Although he became president unexpectedly, he fulfilled that job to his very best which is all America asked for.

Teddy’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Pictures

This picture is a picture of Theodore Roosevelt with his famous quote next t o him.

Here is a picture of Theodore Roosevelt leading the Rough Riders to victory.

This is Alice Lee Roosevelt, Teddy’s first wife.

To the right is Edith Carow Teddy’s 2nd wife.

This is the Panama Canal which wouldn’t exist if Teddy Roosevelt didn’t ensure the construction of it.

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