Theodore roosevelt interesting facts

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26th President of the United States

Years Served as President: 1901-1909

Vice President: Charles Warren Fairbanks

Party: Republican

Age at Inauguration: 42

Home State: New York

Date of Birth: October 27, 1858

Died: January 6, 1919

Married: Alice Hathaway Lee, Edith Kermit Carow

Children: Alice, Theodore, Ethel, Kermit, Archibald, Quentin

Nickname: Teddy, TR, Colonel, The Trust Buster

What is Theodore Roosevelt known for?

Theodore Roosevelt is known as one of the most famous heroes of the Spanish-American War.

He was the leader of the calvary known as “the Rough Riders.”

As president, Roosevelt was known for fighting against government corruption and breaking up large companies called monopolies.

His most famous quote is, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

Early Life

Theodore Roosevelt was born in 1858 to a wealthy family in New York City.

As a young boy, he was nick