Theodore Roosevelt Biography

Born October 27, 1858, Teddy Roosevelt has become one of the most noted presidents of the United States. Mr. Roosevelt was born in New York City to philanthropist, Theodore Roosevelt and socialite Martha Stewart Bulloch. He had an older sister named Anna, a younger brother named Elliot and a younger sister named Corinne. Teddy was often ill as a child, suffering from asthma and had to sleep propped up. These illnesses never stopped young Teddy, though. He was always energetic and later started boxing to try to help his poor physical condition. His father had a profound influence on him and he spoke very highly, saying that he was the best man Teddy ever knew, who never tolerated selfishness, cruelty or untruthfulness.

For schooling, Teddy was mainly home schooled by both his parents and tutors. He was quite knowledgeable in geography and well read in history, though he struggled in math. In 1876 Teddy entered Harvard College where he excelled in biology and became a well renowned naturalist. After graduating from Harvard he was told to get a desk job because of heart problems, instead, Teddy entered Columbia Law School.

In 1881 he dropped out of law school to run for New York Assembly. He won and instantaneously became a rising star in the Republican Party. In 1883 he was voted as minority speaker where he stayed until losing it in 1884. Through his years of working there he was an activist, and wrote more bills than any other legislator did. Also in 1884, he attended the Republican National Convention. After this, he went out west to live on his ranch that he had bought.

After a very strong winter that killed his cattle, Teddy returned to the East, where he subsequently ran for Republican mayor of New York. He lost the ele...

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...the title of chief scout citizen and is the only person to hold that title. No matter who you are, you can look at Roosevelt with admiration and inspiration. It's no doubt that he is one of the best presidents the US has had. His amazing natural parks and other important measures will never be forgotten.

"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

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