Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York. Teddy was known to be a weak and asthmatic child who grew up to be one of the most ambitious presidents ever known. He was born into a wealthy family, his father was merchant and banker. His parents took him on trips to Europe while he was young, initially to help improve his health. Teddy worked out in a gymnasium to build some muscle and strength and later by boxing. Teddy in his teens developed a love for travel and began to have interest in politics and writing.

Theodore Roosevelt was called T.R. and he was also the youngest president but he most remembered for his energy he put into his work and his achievements. He was a leader of the Republican Party. He attended Harvard, where he boxed and a year or so after he graduated he ran for a seat in the state legislature. Teddy had many opportunities, his best one came at the expense of another person's death. In September of 1901, McKinley was shaking hands with the people at the American Exposition when a young man walked up to him and shot him twice. Doctors had said that he would survive , but he ended up dying on September 14th 1901,

Theodore Roosevelt became president on September 14, 901 when President McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo, New York while visiting an exhibit. During this time Teddy was vice president for him, so when he was killed he became the 26th president and the youngest ever. Because he had only been vice-president for six months, so the result of this was that he had to serve a full first term. He was re elected in 1904 and he made a decision that this would be his last full term.

During his time as President, Teddy pointed the United States in a better direction into world politics. President Theodore was well aware that there needed to a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In 1903, construction of the Panama Canal began under his watch. He was also known for his skill in foreign policy. Teddy won the adoption of the Drago Doctrine, which helped prevent the use of collecting foreign debts. This issue became important to the United States and they became more involved with other countries.