Theodore+Roosevelt

Theorode Roosevent was born in October 27, 1858 and lived untill January 6, 1919. He became the 26th president of the United States at age 42. Remembered for his energetic persona, his range of intrests and achievements, his model of masculinity, and his "cowboy" image. He was the leader of the republican party and founded the Bull Moose Party. He was born into a wealthy family and attended harvard university where he boxed and was interested in naval affairs. He ran for state legistlature only a year out of harvard. His famous quote was "speak softly and carrry a big stick." He negotiated an end to the russo-Japanese war for which he won the Nobel prize. He declined to run for reelection in 1908. After leaving office he embarked on a voyage into the safari.

He put a stop to corruption in political offices, Impeded railroad trusts and had the foresight to build the Panema Canal, a strong navy and to conserve over 290 million acres of national areas in the United States.

Bibliograpy Jake Toply 10/15/09 [] Kevin Maxwell 10/15.09 []