Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858–January 6, 1919) . He was the 2nd of 4.In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won the Presidency by a landslide. By the time his first term was over, Roosevelt had solved many international problems. He had a firm hand on domestic affairs and became known for his famous "walk softly and carry a big stick" attitude of running the country. He was also very popular with the public. Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician.
Facts:
*Teddy was the 26th President of the United States
* He was a leader of the Republican Party and founder of the short-lived Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party of 1912.
*Roosevelt was a sickly child who suffered from asthma and stayed at home studying natural history
*He attended Harvard University, where he boxed and developed an interest in naval affairs.
*Young "Teedie", as he was nicknamed as a child,
* Teddy was mostly home schooled by tutors and his parents.
* he was born in New York into one of the old Dutch families which had settled in America in the seventeenth century
*At eighteen he entered Harvard College and spent four years there,
* When he was ar Harvard he was dividing his time between books and sport and excelling at both.
*Number of Terms Elected:1 Term; Finished out first term after William McKinley was assassinated
*Roosevelt was the first president to travel outside of the continental United States while in office. In 1906, he traveled to Panama.
*TR Quote:Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1906/roosevelt-bio.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt
i think that Teddy is a really good guy!! he helped the US alot, he seemed really brave and would do anything for anyone.
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