| Theodore Roosevelt | |
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| President of the United States | |
| In office:
January 1, 1909 - January 1, 1921 | |
| Preceded by: | Alton B. Parker |
| Succeded by: | John J. Pershing |
| Governor of New York | |
| In office:
March 1, 1900 - December 31, 1908 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeded by: | Unknown |
| US Secretary of State | |
| In office:
March 12, 1898 - April 1, 1898 | |
| Preceded by: | John Sherman |
| Succeded by: | Howard Taft |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
October 27 1858, New York City, New York |
| Died | May 6 1925, Camp Roosevelt, North Dakota |
| Nationality: | American |
| Political party: | Republican |
| Spouse: |
Alice Lee (1880 - 1884) Edith Carrow (1884 - 1925) |
| Children: | Alice, Theodore, Kermit, Ethel, Archie, Quentin |
| Alma mater: | University of Ontario |
| Occupation: | Soldier, Writer, Businessman, Politician |
| Religion: | Non-denominational Christian |
Early Life[]
Theodore was born in 1858 to Martha and Theodore Sr, a wealthy industrialist. Theodore had a good upbringing in suburban New York. He suffered heavily from asthma attacks and spent much of his time in bed. Roosevelt used this time to study and write. Thanks to his own determination his health began to improve and in 1875 he was able to get a scholarship to go to Harvard Law School.
Early Career[]
At Harvard the young Roosevelt excelled further, amassing a vast knowledge of US history and an interest in the natural world.
1904 Election[]
1908 Election[]
First Term[]
1912 Election[]
Second Term[]
Following his re-election Roosevelt stuck to his campaign promises, using his great oratory and Republican domination of Congress to make women's suffrage law in April 1913.
In March 1915 Roosevelt enacted his special powers, granted to a president in a state of emergency.
1916 Election[]
Third Term[]
Immediately following the election some Republicans asked Roosevelt to form a unity party from pro-war Republicans and Democrats, he flatly refused. However, after much more pressure, he did agree to appoint a Democrat to his cabinet, the Democrat was his young cousin, Franklin.
1920 Election[]
Post Presidency[]
On January 1st 1921, TR's term ended. After attending John Pershing's inauguration he retired to his