Informative Essay: Theodore Roosevelt And The Spanish American War

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When you think of the 26th President what comes to your mind? Is it the Panama Canal, or the Spanish American War or maybe how he won a Nobel Peace Prize? Well today let's learn a little bit about his life and his accomplishments.
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in Manhattan, New York. Theodore Roosevelt was the second child of four brothers and sisters born to Martha Bullock. Did you know Theodore Roosevelt has asthma? Teddy Roosevelt had an older sister, Anna, a younger brother and sister named Elliott and Corinne. Theodore spent lots of time working out, he took on himself to keep his body well, and overcame his asthma.
Theodore Roosevelt had many hardships during his family affairs. In 1884 his first wife and mom died …show more content…

Theodore Roosevelt was appointed as the assistant secretary of the Navy, he beat the war drum and prepared the Navy for war with Spain. Not only was Theodore ready to go Cuba, he had the resources too. So theUSS Maine was dispatched to Havana, Cuba. After a few months of being anchored in Havana Harbor, the USS Maine exploded, killing 262 American sailors. The explosion was caused by a mine. at the time they felt certain that it was a spanish act of war. not long after war was declared.
During the Spanish AMerican war Roosevelt was lieutenant colonel of the Rough RIder Regiment, which he led a charge at the battle of San Juan. Roosevelt organized the first U.S. volunteer cavalry. They had to sort through 23,000 applications to form the regiment. This was the first steps in their fleet and Battle against the Spaniards for Cuba’s freedom. The Battle lasted from May to July 1898.
The Battle of San Juan was a troop led by Theodore Roosevelt. The battle was fought on July 1st, Roosevelt called it “the greatest day of my life.” He led a series of charge up Kettle Hill and San Juan Heights on his horse, Texas, while the Rough Riders followed on foot. Not only was their many persons killed but, for the Cubans it was worth fighting for. He killed one Spaniard with a revolver salvaged from the Maine. other regiments Continued alongside him and the american flag was raised over San Juan Heights after their …show more content…

He agreed to run against a Democrat, Judge Augustus Van Wyck. They no longer wanted him as governor because he was doing his own thing, and the republican party could not control him. Many people were very opinionated about Theodore becoming Governor. Not only did they not agreed with some of the things he was doing, but he wasn’t going to let them control him.
Roosevelt had a different political career compared to other presidents. Roosevelt was awarded a Medal of Honor one many years later for “ acts of bravery” on July 1, 1898 near Santiago de Cuba, republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan hill. In 1900 he became Vice President because they just wanted to push him out of governor position.
Roosevelt was the 26th President. With the assassination of President William Mckinley, he became president. Not quite 43, Teddy became the youngest president in the Nation's History from 1901-1909. Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as well as a Medal of

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