As 26th president of the United States and also the youngest president ever to be elected, Theodore Roosevelt faced many challenging decisions, but he knew how to handle them. He planted his feet firm in his beliefs and fought for nothing but success and never gave up. Many people know about the great things Theodore Roosevelt accomplished as President, but not many people know about his life before Presidency. Theodore faced many hardships in his early life, causing people to look upon him as frail and unlikely to succeed. These hardships did not stop him though, he pushed through them and became known as a notable statesman, military leader, governor, vice-president of the United States, and finally the most powerful leader in this free world, …show more content…
He enrolled in Columbia Law School, but dropped only a year in to pursue a public service career instead. He was elected to the New York Assembly for two terms from 1882 to 1884. In 1884 Theodore Roosevelt was struck with two horrible tragedies. On February 12th Alice gave birth to their daughter, Alice Lee. Roosevelt was in Albany attending business when he received a telegram informing him his daughter had arrived. Roosevelt headed home to be with his wife who was very ill from giving birth. In the afternoon of February 14th, Alice passed away from undiagnosed kidney failure. The same day, only a few hours apart, and in the same house, Roosevelt’s mother died of typhoid fever. He was only 25 years old. In a private letter Roosevelt wrote, “It was a grim and an evil fate, but I never have believed it did any good to flinch or yield for any blow, nor does it lighten the blow to cease from working.” (Private letter, March 1884). Devastated by the tragedies, Theodore Roosevelt threw himself into political work to escape the grief. He left his daughter in the care with his sister and started new by escaping to the Dakota …show more content…
He continued writing and published a book in 1882, The Naval War of 1812. He wrote many other books as well such as: The Life of Thomas Hart Benton, The Life of Gouverneur Morris, and The Winning of the West. In 1886, Theodore Roosevelt continued in his political interests and ran for mayor of New York City, but he ended up unsuccessful. Two years later he campaigned for the Republican presidential nominee, Benjamin Harrison. When Harrison had won, he brought Roosevelt into the U.S. Civil Service Commission. In 1889, the Democratic President, Grover Cleveland, reappointed him to the Commission. As commissioner, Roosevelt served greatly until he become president of the New York Police Board in 1895. Theodore was brutally honest, which upset the majority of the people, but that was what he was best for. He brought a sense of authority and understanding to whatever he was apart of. Theodore was successful in cleaning up the mess that the Police Board was in, and banning the use of liquor on the
Three years later in 1884, both Theodore’s mom and his first wife (Alice Hathaway Lee) died on the same day. Theodore was so depressed about his loved one’s death that he decided to leave politics and spend two years on a cattle ranch. Five years later, Roosevelt became active in politics again and fought against corruption by becoming a member of the U.S. Civil Service Commission through 1889-1895. After 1895, Theodore got appointed as the assistant secretary of the navy by William McKinley. Theodore demanded a bigger navy because he was getting nervous about a war with Spain. War with Spain was declared in 1898, and Theodore consequently made the Rough Riders.
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most influential people in the early 20th century. His leadership style, his reforms, and his personality shaped an America that was rapidly becoming a world power. Theodore Roosevelt is admirably remembered for his energetic persona, his range of interests and achievements, his leadership of the Progressive Movement, his model of masculinity and his “cowboy” image (). He was a leader of the Republican Party and founder of the short-lived Progressive Party of 1912 (). Before becoming President, he held offices at the municipal, state, and federal level of government (). 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. His legacy lives on as one of greatest leaders in American history.
He experienced life as a rancher which allowed him to relate to the working class citizens of America. He always kept the working classes best interest in mind and was fair to everyone. He was a war hero. He put his foot down and spoke out against political corruption. When it came to foreign and domestic affairs Teddy Roosevelt spoke softly but carried a big stick. He was prepared to use force when necessary but often used persuasion to avoid conflict and keep tranquility in the world. He didn’t let Congress push him around like how he threatened Congress to pass the Meat Inspection and Pure Food and Drug acts. He showed strength and interest in the future by dismantling monopolies, building the Panama Canal, and by preserving land. Teddy Roosevelt kept the average working class American’s best interest in mind and through his toughness he gave America a square
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was an author, naturalist, outdoorsman, and politician. He was born in October of 1858 in New York City. Unfortunately for him, in his younger years he was plagued with medical problems, mostly severe asthma, which had a very harsh impact on his body and personality. This included extreme asthma attacks that had made him feel as if he was being smothered to death, even worse was that the doctors had no readily available cure for him. However, he pushed thr...
Throughout history, United-States citizens have elected several presidents, and each one of them are worth knowing for an event or an act in particular. There is an infinite amount of lessons that can be learned from other people’s mistakes, victories, and defeats. Theodore Roosevelt is one of the elected presidents, and he is worth knowing because he helped establish the Children's Aid Society, he facilitated the construction of the Panama Canal and he averted a national emergency by dealing with the 1902 coal strike. Roosevelt's had a profound impact on our society.
middle of paper ... ... a for presidents after him to follow. There are so many of his achievements we as Americans are still benefitting from today, and they are how Theodore Roosevelt earned his place on the face of Mount Rushmore. Works Cited Miller Center of Public Affairs, University of Virginia – American President Theodore Roosevelt http://millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/roosevelt/essays/biography/3 Theodore Roosevelt Association http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/life/biotr.htm Some of Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements http://www.nps.gov/history/logcabin/html/tr3.html U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Theodore Roosevelt Timeline http://www.opm.gov/about_opm/tr/phototimeline.asp
After the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt inherited a growing empire when he took office in 1901. The U.S. had annexed Hawaii in 1898 and Spanish-American War granted the U.S. control of the Philippines. It also led the U.S. to establish a protectorate over Cuba and grant territorial status for Puerto Rico. By taking on the Philippine Islands as an American colony after the Spanish-American War he had ended the U.S.'s isolation from international politics. Theodore Roosevelt believed that nations should pursue a strenuous life and do their part to maintain peace and order. It was also a belief that civilized nations had the duty of modernizing the barbarous ones. He also pushed for a bigger army and navy and by the end of his presidency he had built the U.S. Navy into a major force at sea.
Theodore Roosevelt JR. was born on October 27, 1858, in New York to Theodore Roosevelt SR. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt JR. was a very sick boy, he suffered from asthmatic attacks which caused the frightening sensation of drowning (Grondahl 2015 7-8). These sensations and attacks caused Theodore a lot of obstacles in his childhood. By attending Harvard College in 1875 when he was just seventeen years old, Theodore was able to push past all his setbacks from his childhood (Grondahl 2015 37). After attending Harvard and graduating in 1880
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City, to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Roosevelt (Unites States. National Park Service. History: Theodore Roosevelt: Life). As a child, Teddy was burdened with an “acute” asthma, his eyesight was horrible, having to wear thick glasses his whole life, and his physical stature was small and frail (Teddy Roosevelt). His father advised Teddy to dedicate himself to physical fitness. Heeding his father's advice, Teddy soon began to develop a muscular frame and his asthma and frailness bothered him less and less (Teddy Roosevelt). “Teedie” was also a childhood nickname he had (Theodore Roosevelt Hi...
In the book Theodore Roosevelt by Louis Auchincloss, I learned a great deal about the twenty-sixth President of the United States of America. Former President T. Roosevelt made many accomplishments as president, and did not have a high number of scandals. Roosevelt did very well in keeping the peace between the different countries, which earned him many admirers and the coveted Nobel Peace Prize. The author’s purpose for writing Theodore Roosevelt was to tell his readers all about America’s former president, Theodore Roosevelt’s life. Louis Auchincloss did a great job at describing President T. Roosevelt’s life from Teddy’s childhood, his life before presidency, to all of Teddy’s accomplishments as president, and finally to his life after his
Brinkley, Douglas. The wilderness warrior : Theodore Roosevelt and the crusade for America. New York : HarperCollins, 2009.
How did you feel about Theodore Roosevelt as a president? Did Theodore Roosevelt tenure become successful or become a failure? Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States of America. Roosevelt showed respect and honesty towards other people around him. He confronted struggles between management and business. Everyone seemed to trust Theodore Roosevelt throughout his presidential years. Theodore strived for the best while being president for two constant terms. Theodore Roosevelt cared about how things turned out and wanted to make sure that everything went as smoothly as possible. Roosevelt showed dedication towards what he believed in while being respectful to the actions it may cost in the long run. While being in office, Roosevelt had some tough situations to solve. President Roosevelt accomplished several things throughout his presidency. Theodore Roosevelt has showed passion, devotion, and sincerity towards the people.
This leader once said “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing”, Theodore Roosevelt. There are many adjectives that describe Theodore Roosevelt my top three are; courage, intellectual and determination. Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States of American after the assassination of President William McKinley. Nicknamed Teddy, he was one of the most popular and significant presidents ever to serve. At the age of 42 he took office and was the youngest president in the nation’s history. He leaded congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. Roosevelt ensured the
Theodore Roosevelt was appointed in 1895 as the president of the board of the New York City Police Commissioners, a post he held for two years. At that time the New York Police Department (NYPD) was believed to be one of the most corrupt departments in America. According to their history Roosevelt was an excellent and trustworthy leader who brought a huge change to the New York City Police Commission. He used to inspect firearms daily and even took annual physical exams of the officers. He selected 1,600 men based on their physical strength and mental qualification. He did not care about any of their political problems, Meritorious Service Medals and closed corrupt police histories. During Roosevelt's time as commissioner in New York City, the Board of Charities established a Municipal Lodging House. He needed officers to register and install telephones for better communication in the station houses.
Theodore Roosevelt stepped into head of office on September 19, 1901 when President William McKinley was assassinated. He was the youngest man to become president. His motto was “speak softly but carry a big stick.” President Roosevelt would come into power offering America the square deal. He would take the power away from the industrialists as he controlled big business from the White House. He would soon become known as a TrustBuster. Roosevelt used American power for American interests and was quoted as saying, “I am an American first and last. “ Although some historians argue that Roosevelt acted like a six-year-old throughout his presidency and that he didn’t think things through, ie “he thought with his hips”, one can admire the tremendous leadership qualities that Teddy Roosevelt had. First, he was a very bold man who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard. The average citizen was aware of what a “positive, warm and tough, authoritative and funny” president that they had leading them. His leadership qualities stemmed from his time as a New York state Assembly man, a deputy sheriff, a ...