Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was an American statesman, politician, conservationist, naturalist, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He served as the 25th vice president from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. His face is depicted on Mount Rushmore alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. He is generally ranked in polls of historians and political scientists as one of the five best presidents.
Roosevelt was a sickly child with debilitating asthma, but he overcame his health problems by embracing a strenuous lifestyle, as well as growing out of his asthma naturally in his young adult years. He was home-schooled before attending Harvard College, which is quite impressive.
Roosevelt was a leader of the progressive movement, and he championed his "Square Deal" domestic policies, promising the average citizen fairness, breaking of trusts, regulation of railroads, and pure food and drugs. He died on January 6th, 1919.
Fun Facts:
- As a child, Roosevelt witnessed Abrahams Lincoln's funeral procession.
- Roosevelt had a very good memory. He was seen reciting obscure poetry almost a decade after him reading the text.
- Roosevelt was the first president to win a Nobel Prize.
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