During the Spanish-American War, Teddy Roosevelt was took part in the Battle of San Juan Hill (July 1, 1898)
Theodore Roosevelt was over a hundred years too late to be a 'founding father'. Teddy was born 1859 and died 1919.
Theodore Roosevelt killed all of the coal mine owners. Then he took over and reestablished black slavery.
Roosevelt was McKinley's vice-president. After McKinley was shot, Roosevelt took over.
Theodore Roosevelt wrote over 35 books in his lifetime, covering various topics including history, politics, and nature. His writings reflected his interests in conservation, American life, and military history.
Theodore Roosevelt organized and equipped the "Rough Riders" (oficially: 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment) . During the Spanish American War, Roosevelt performed heroically in the attack on San Juan Hill (Kettle Hill). His courage put his name and deeds in all the newspapers, a great help if you're thinking of running for President.
Theodore Roosevelt wasn't born until the first year of the Civil War, and Franklin Roosevelt not till many years after it was over.
Theodore Roosevelt was the president who was most responsible for the building of the Panama Canal. He engineered a revolution in Panama which made it possible for the US take over the canal from the French who had begun the project. Work continued throughout Taft's term and it finally opened for business in 1914 when Woodrow Wilson was President.
He was not vice president that long. When William McKinley died Roosevelt took over being the president
Progressives sided with Theodore Roosevelt when he disagreed with William Howard Taft over the trust "busting" issue
A little over 2.5 years.
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt took over the Presidency after the assassination of William McKinley in September, 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is in the unique geologic environment of the North Dakota badlands. It is a great place to view native grassland plants and wildlife including bison, elk, deer, and over 185 species of birds. It is also a historically significant place for Theodore Roosevelt; you can visit his cabin and the site of his Elkhorn Ranch.