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He resigned as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to fight in the Spanish-American War. The reasons are complicated, but may be reasonably simplified as a quest for glory (for himself, and for himself in the public eye), and as an honorable duty for him. All his life, he had pushed himself to overcome physical weakness as a child, and had done everything short of military combat. The experience worked out well for him as he got the fame and popularity that propelled much of his political career thereafter.
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∙ 14y agoTheodore Roosevelt resigned his post as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in order to further his political career. He realized that by occupying a prominent role in the war with Spain, that would put his name in people's minds as a US President.
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Who was the assistant secretary of the navy but resigned to join in the Spanish American war?
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt gave an oder for a surprise Naval attack against the Spanish fleet in the waters of which colony?
The Philippines while he was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
What job did Teddy Roosevelt hold under president McKinley?
Theodore Roosevelt resigned his government post as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He organized and financed the "Rough Riders" (1st US Volunteer Cavalry) to fight in the 1898 Spanish American War.
Theodore Roosevelt speak softly and carry a big stick policy relied on the United States having a?
Strong navy.
Where did Teddy Roosevelt work?
Theodore Roosevelt was a Member of the New York State Assembly, a cattle rancher, U.S. Civil Service Commissioner, President of the New York City Police Board, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Army Colonel, Governor of New York and Vice President before he became the President of the United States of America.
What position did Theodore Roosevelt resign from when he took on the role as a Rough Rider in Cuba?
President Theodore Roosevelt resigned from his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and formed the Rough Riders. After the Spanish American War he was elected as governor of New York.
Why did Theodore Roosevelt resign from secretary of the navy?
President William McKinley appointed Theodore Roosevelt to the post of Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1897. The Secretary of the Navy at the time was John D. Long , who was away from Washington often, and not very active in his post, in essence giving Roosevelt control over the Navy.
Which president once served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy?
Theodore Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt for A+
Who resigned as assistant secretary of the navy to join us troops in cuba?
Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was the assistant secretary of the navy but resigned to join in the Spanish American war?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who was in the navy Theodore Roosevelt or Franklin Roosevelt?
BOTH of the Presidents had served not in the Navy, but as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.Theodore Roosevelt served from 1897 to 1898 under President McKinley, and later became his Vice President.Franklin D. Roosevelt served from 1913 to 1920 (including World War I) under President Woodrow Wilson.Interestingly, both Theodore's son (Theodore Roosevelt Jr.) and his nephew (Theodore Robinson) also served as Assistant Secretary, from 1921 to 1924 and 1924 to 1929 respectively.
Did George Dewey's squadron attack Spanish forces in the Philippines because of secret orders given by Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt?
He did.
Who was the assistant secretary of the navy but resigned his post during the spanish american war to join the 1st us volunteer calvary?
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt gave an oder for a surprise Naval attack against the Spanish fleet in the waters of which colony?
The Philippines while he was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
What US government position did both Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt hold before becoming president?
They were both governor of New York. FDR became governor in 1929 and Theodore was governor of NY in 1898.
What positions did Theodore Roosevelt not hold in office?
He did not hold being the senator for the state of New York.
How do you resign from the navy?
Enlisted personnel cannot resign. They have to serve out the end of their enlistment. Officers resign by sending a letter to the Cheif of Naval Personnel through their chain of command.
