Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Born January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only child of James and Sara Ann Delano Roosevelt, a very wealthy couple. In his early days of education, FDR 's parents and private tutors taught him. In the eighth grade, he went to Groton School, a boarding school in Massachusetts. In 1900, Roosevelt went to Harvard and received a degree in history in only three years. He next studied law at Columbia University and passed the board exam in 1907. During his time at…

After graduating, he applied to be in the German Navy, but was quickly declined for poor vision. However, he was accepted into the 11th Bavarian Infantry Regiment of the German Army. Although he served in World War I, he was discharged without seeing combat as a result of the Treaty of Versailles: the…

most famous people in the twenty century. Theodore Roosevelt was an American statesman, governor of New York, writer, and soldier. Also he became the youngest president in the United States. During his entire life, Theodore Roosevelt expanding the U.S navy and lead the soldier won the war in Cuba. This victory led he became a famous hero in the United States. Theodore Roosevelt has many political experiences and achievements cause he became one of greatest president in U.S history. Theodore…

was a private school for the spoiled child of the Roosevelt’s. (biography.com) It wasn’t long until Roosevelt started into political work. In 1912, President Wilson appointed FDR Assistant Secretary of the Navy.…

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States, and is one of the most famous. His most well-known acts of leadership are saving America from the Great Depression, and helping the Allies win World War II. Roosevelt and Alexius Comnenus have a lot in common, starting from their early life. Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on the 30th of January, 1882, in New York. Similar to Alexius, he was born to be a leader. His parents were wealthy, and he was privately tutored and sent…

Teddy Roosevelt was one of the greatest Presidents of all time; however, at one point he was a kid, and the road to greatness was a long one. He was born into wealth, and was surrounded with opportunity. As a child he and his family traveled the world, exposing young Theodore to the world at a young age. This helped him because he had secured a sense of culture and maturity early in life, which will help him later in his life. He had the nickname Teedie, but Teddy was also an acceptable name.…

Theodore Roosevelt once stated, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” He certainly did just that during his life. One example of this is when Roosevelt resigned from the United States Navy and organized the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the Rough Riders, and led them into the Battle of San Juan Hill. Also, during his presidency, he became known as the Trust-Buster while also campaigning for an expansion of the power of the presidency. He also was a big…

Theodore Roosevelt: An American Inspiration Born on October 27, 1858, in New York City, Theodore Roosevelt proved to be one amazing person. Throughout his life, Theodore was faced with numerous challenges, but he never let them stop him from achieving his goals. Instead of dwelling on them, he worked around the troubles and became one of the most popular U.S. presidents in history. Although Theodore Roosevelt is most known for his presidency, he’s accomplished numerous feats. His accomplishments…

with controversy and his job brought him quarrels with powerful criminal factions. He resigned after only two years. In 1897, he got a new job as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, appointed by President McKinley, he served in the Spanish-American War in 1898, in the 1st Volunteer Cavalry (also known as the Rough Riders), while still being Assistant Secretary. His bravery and charge up Kettle Hill during the Battle of Santiago made him the biggest national hero to come out of the Spanish-American…

“All men who feel any power of joy in battle, know what it is like when the wolf rises in the heart” This quote, from Theodore Roosevelt, properly explains his, and the rough riders sense of joy from adventure, and the adrenaline from battle. Before Theodore Roosevelt became president, he led a group of men into battle in the Spanish American War. This battle is the reason he became so popular with the American public. Roosevelt and his rough riders saved the day at San Juan Hill, returning to…