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The Rough Rider

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt, the youngest man to ever hold the office of president was born in In his childhood, Roosevelt overcame a sickly childhood by exercise. Roosevelt is a huge fan of outdoor living and graduated Harvard. Right after, Roosevelt dived into politics and won an election to the state assembly. He won fame during the Spanish-American War. He was elected governor of New York and vice president in 1990s. Roosevelt was a key influence to progressivism and inspired public opinion and discussion and curiosity.

Important Facts about Teddy.

Date Of Birth: 1858 in New York, New York

Number of Children: six

Awards: Noble Peace Prize, Medal of Honor.

Branch of Government joined: United States Army

Parents: Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.

Martha Stewart Bulloch

Time In office:

September 14, 1901 – March 4, 1909

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