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Theodore Roosevelt 1901 - 1909

Teddy Roosevelt was born into a wealthy New York family in 1858. Although he led a privilidged childhood, he was frequently ill as a young boy. Roosevelt emerged as a public figure as the leader of the "Rough Rider" regiment during the Spanish American War (1898). His notoriety as a leader propelled him to national fame, and in 1898 he was elected governor of New York. William Mckinley choose him as his vice-presidential running mate in 1900, and Roosevelt assumed the presidency after Mckinley's assassination in 1901. Roosevelt proved to be one of Americas most popular and dynamic presidents. Internationally Roosevelt worked by increase American status abroad. He negotiated a peace in the Russo-Japanese war (1904), and he also secured construction of the Panama Canal. Domestically, Roosevelt pushed through landmark legislation reducing the power of trusts, and he improved consumer protection. He also made important accomplishments in natural conservation. He left office in 1909 after a second term, but he ran unsuccessfully for a third term in 1912. He died in 1919.

Online Theodore Roosevelt Resources:

Address to the Boys' Progressive League - Multimedia presentation of a Roosevelt speech.

Access Indiana Teaching and Learning Center Guide to Theodore Roosevelt - This is a very large collection of Roosevelt information and links.

The American Experience: TR the story of Theodore Roosevelt - This is the website of the PBS series on the life and career of President Roosevelt.

A Bibliography of Theodore Roosevelt - An online version of a Roosevelt biography first published in 1920.

The Guide to Theodore Roosevelt - This site contains a large selection of Roosevelt information, including a collection of several hundred Roosevelt pictures and political cartoons.

On the Stump: Theodore Roosevelt in Stereographs - A collection of stereographic pictures of Roosevelt's 1904 campaign, from the California Museum of Photography.

People in the West - Theodore Roosevelt - Contains a short discussion of Roosevelt's conservationist policies.

Selected Works of Theodore Roosevelt - A selection of written works by Roosevelt.

Teddy Roosevelt - From TIME Magazine, this web page discusses why Roosevelt was one of the most significant figures of the twentieth century.

Theodore Roosevelt Day by Day Time Line - An extensive timeline charting the most significant events Roosevelt's personal and professional life.

Theodore Roosevelt - Man of Action - An extensive online Roosevelt biography from U. S. History Interactive.

Theodore Roosevelt and the Image of Empire - A collection of Roosevelt political cartoons.

Theodore Roosevelt Association - This is the largest Roosevelt collection on the web. It contains all forms of Roosevelt information.

Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace National Historic Site - This web page from the National Park Service discusses information on Roosevelt's birthplace, which is located in New York City.

Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film - Contains 104 Roosevelt films which were recorded between 1898 and 1919. These films can be viewed over the web.

Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century - Online version of the Theodore Roosevelt exhibit from the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution.

Theodore Roosevelt the Great New Yorker - An online tribute to Roosevelt from the state of New York in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roosevelt's election as Governor.

Theodore Roosevelt's Family in the Great War - This site discusses the World War I experiences of Roosevelt's younger family members.

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