Theodore Roosevelt, JR

Historical Background

• Born wealthy but set out to help the common man
• 26th President of the United States
• Leader of the Republican Party
• Graduate of Harvard University

Achievements

• Explored The River Of Doubt; Renamed After Him
• Founder Of The Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party Of 1912
• Created The Rough Riders To Fight In Cuba
• Make Conservation A National Issue

High/low of Career

• Became Youngest President After Assassination Of Pres. McKinley
• Delivered A Long Speech Right After Being Shot
• Trip To Amazons Made Him Ill
• Lost To Woodrow Wilson In The 1912 Election
• Became Known As One Of The Best Presidents

Death / Quotes

• Contracted Diseases Which Ruined His Health
• Died in Sleep From Blood Clot
• "Believe you can and you're halfway there."
• "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far. "
• "With self-discipline most anything is possible."

Credits

• "Theodore Roosevelt." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Web. 18 Dec. 2013
• "Theodore Roosevelt Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore, n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2013. 
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