What Are Theodore Roosevelt's Major Accomplishments

Theodore Roosevelt is a well renowned presidents known for his many achievements while in office. As the youngest president in American history he has been involved with politics almost his whole adult life. Most only know about Theodore Roosevelt being the 26th president, but what was his personal life like? He was sick thought his life but he did not allow his disabilities get in the way of his success.

Theodore Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in 1858 (White House 1). He would struggle with sickness for most of his pre-adult life. According to History Channel online Rosevelt was called "Teddy" by his friends and family since he was ill as a child (History 1). Despite his health issues he did not allow it to stop him form going to Harvard College (History 1). Rosevelt

Told his doctor this " Doctor, I'm going to do all the things you tell me not to do. If I've got to live the sort of life you have described, I don't care how short it is." He was determine to live his life to the fullest. Theodore Roosevelt was married two times and had a total of 6 children. His first wife died on the same day as his mother died on 1884 (History 1). A few years later he marries Edith Carlow (History 1). Not only was Roosevelt interested in his family life, but he had achieved much in the political world too.
Roosevelt started to partake in politics straight after college. His first position in politics is he served in the New York Assembly at the age of 23, he served for two years (History 2). He also was the president of the New York City board of police commissioners (History 2). In 1896, Roosevelt unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of New York City (History 2). Roosevelt was a Republican politician, he was President McKinley's running mate (History 2). President McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt had won a land slide victory over the Democrat that ran for office (History 1). McKinley served a short time when he was assassinated, and in return Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States.
After the assassination of President McKinley, Roosevelt had become the youngest president in American History. According to Frank Freidal and Hugh Sidey whom wrote the article for the WhiteHouse.org, Theodore became president at the age of 43, he was the 26th president of the United Staes of America (Freidel and Sidey 1). Served two terms from 1901 to 1909 (Freidel and Sidey 1). He was seen by many as the "steward of people" because of his willingness to serve America (Freidel and Sidey 1). After his presidency he was speaking in Wisconsin where he was shot in the chest, but luckily he did survive the wound (History 2).
Theodore Roosevelt was well known for winning a Nobel Peace Prize. According to Krystal Thomas from Dickens State University, Theodore Roosevelt was the first American who had received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1906. He received this award because of his efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War (Thomas 1). Roosevelt is also well known for beginning the construction of the Panama Canal (History 1). He was ell known for his love for the outdoors, he called for the preservation of the wilderness and set aside 200 million acres as national forests (History 1). After many years Roosevelt started to slow down.
Towards the end of Roosevelt's life he still tried living his life to the fullest. At the age of 58 he volunteered himself to lead 200,000 soldiers to the front lines in World War I (History 1). Unfortunately Woodrow Wilson denied his request because of his age (History 1). He had abused his body because of his life modo of living life the way he wanted to. In his life he had received a significant amount of trauma, he was partially blind in one eye from wrestling and was shot in the chest years later (History 1). Even after his death in 1919, his legacy will live on through his works.
Other than being recognized for being the 26th president of the United States, Roosevelt was an aspiring author in his day.

According to the National Parks Services, Roosevelt had been writing from a young age. He began by writing journals and then his writing progressed, he wrote all of his speeches and wrote many books (National Park Services 1). Roosevelt wrote a total of 45 articles and books (National Park Service 1). Not only will he be remembered in history for his works, but by the iconic monument Mount Rushmore. His face has been carved into the mountain along with three other presidents.

President Theodore Roosevelt said "No man has had a happier life than I have led; a happier. life in every way." He truly lived his life to the fullest, he did not allow his illnesses as a young person become a disability and rule his life. He also lived a life dedicated to politics and writing. Roosevelt has accomplished much in his life time. He was an avid writer, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and became the 26th President of the United States. He died in 1919, but his legacy still lives on through his works, and also by literally living on through his face which is part of Mount

Rushmore.