Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was a very big part of the Late 19th and Early 20th Century, or the “Progressive Era.” Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858. He was known as the “environmental president”, the “accidental president”, and the “trust buster.” He was the 26th president, and the 25th vice president, becoming president after William McKinley was shot. Theodore Roosevelt made a big impact on how America is today. Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858. He was born in New York, New…

Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are the only four presidents that have been immortalized on the face of that rock. Out of the four the one that is probably the least well known is Roosevelt, but there is a reason that Roosevelt was chosen. He was one of, if not the, most eccentric and remarkable presidents and that can be seen through his life his actions as president and the huge significance he has left on American history. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born in 1858 to a…

Theodore Roosevelt is widely regarded as the first modern president of the United States. He is known for his achievements in the social, political, and business world during the Progressive Era. His achievements helped shape and change America for the better, and because of this impact, he is one of the faces found on Mount Rushmore. His many reforms for big business, conservationism, and his impact on the meat packing industry, all made President Roosevelt one of the most significant…

Theodore Roosevelt was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, and naturalist he also served as President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He is best known for his conservation efforts and his part in the Spanish American war. Roosevelt established the United States Forest Service, signed into law the creation of five National Parks, and signed the 1906 Antiquities Act, under which he proclaimed 18 new US national monuments. He also established the first 51 Bird Reserves, 4 Game…

American history is Theodore Roosevelt. Someone who started out as a sickly young boy, soon turned into an intelligent world leader, whose influence transformed American Society. The events throughout Theodore Roosevelt’s life are what shaped him into a memorable man and showcase why he is such a historically significant figure in American society. Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City, New York. His parents, Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, were…

rule-followers. One man changed this stereotype, bringing youth and a new kind of open-mindedness. Theodore Roosevelt was the first of his kind. Roosevelt was elected to many minor offices before being elected president, but his presidency is by far the thing he is remembered for. At just 42, Teddy Roosevelt was the youngest man to have ever become president of the United States. Roosevelt was the running mate of the republican nominee, Mckinley, whom he vigorously campaigned for. No one…

Imagine yourself living in the White House, leader of our country. What furniture would you have in the White House? Would you keep any pets in it? Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt Jr. had a family zoo in the backyard of the White House? And, the six Roosevelt children treated all of their animals like pets. Therefore, they gave all their pets names. Just a few of the animals that they owned were thirteen dogs, two cats, six horses, two hens, one macaw, one pig, one rabbit, one bear, and…

Theodore Roosevelt When Theodore Roosevelt became president of the United States in 1901, he was America's reform politician. He was tough on crime, he was tough on corruption, and he was tough on moral vices. That reputation immortalized his legacy, but to understand it, we need to understand where it came from. Before he was president, Theodore Roosevelt gained firsthand experiences with crime and corruption as the police commissioner of New York City. Lasting only two years in the job,…

Theodore Roosevelt was President before William Howard Taft and when Roosevelt decided he wasn’t going to run for re-election he believed that Taft, who was Roosevelt’s secretary of war, would make a good president. Roosevelt’s choice was ratified by the Republican Convention in 1908. William Taft was up against William Jennings Bryan and Eugene V. Debs who was a part of the Socialist Party. Taft won by a landslide 321 to 162 Electoral College votes. William Howard Taft was definitely a person…

difficulty." - Theodore Roosevelt. Before Presidency Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in Manhattan, New York City, New York to Martha Bulloch Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Senior. Roosevelt's father was a Philanthropist and business man. He was part owner of Roosevelt and Son, a family business. Theodore Roosevelt came from a long line of wealthy people. Roosevelt had three siblings; Elliot Bulloch Roosevelt, Bamie Roosevelt, and Corrine Roosevelt Robinson. Theodore…