Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City (Kane 299). “Teedie” as his family often called him, was the second of four children (Gable 465). Teedie was frequently ill from infancy to his late teens because he struggled with asthma (Harbaugh 329). Although he was a very small child, had asthma and awful vision, nothing took away his energy and zest for life (Gable 465).
Theodore grew up very privileged because his father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., was a very wealthy New York City banker (Whitney 205). Theodore Sr. was also a philanthropist and a civic activist (Kane 299). Teedie seemed to acquire his energy and ambition from his father (Gable 465). By encouraging Theodore to be actively involved in sports, exercise
Theodore grew up very privileged because his father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., was a very wealthy New York City banker (Whitney 205). Theodore Sr. was also a philanthropist and a civic activist (Kane 299). Teedie seemed to acquire his energy and ambition from his father (Gable 465). By encouraging Theodore to be actively involved in sports, exercise