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A summary of Theodore Roosevelt
his life
When you mention Theodore Roosevelt to someone, they will most likely think of him as a president. But he was much more than that. All in all, he was an New York State Assemblyman, Governor of New York, Vice President, President, deputy sheriff in the Dakota Territory, Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and Colonel of the Rough Riders. All before he reached the age of 42. Not only that, but he held countless of other positions that reflected his love of the outdoors.
his actions
During his term in the White House from 1901-1909, Theodore Roosevelt designated 150 National Forests, the first 51 Federal Bird Reservations, 5 National Parks, the first 18 National Monuments, the first 4 National Game Preserves, and the first 21 reclamation projects. On the political side, he broke up large trusts, began the Panama Canal, established the Department of Commerce and Labor, negotiatied an end to the Russo-Japanese war, won the Nobel Peace Prize, preached a "Square Deal" to the Americans, built up the Navy, established America as a major world power, reduced the National debt, secured the passage of the Elkins Act, the Hepburn Act, the Meat Inspection Act, the Pure Food and Drug Act, and the Federal Employer's Liability Act.
his political career
May 7, 1889 - May 5, 1895 US Civil Commissioner, Washington
May 6, 1895 - April 19, 1897 President of the Board of Police Commissioners, New York City
April 19, 1897 - April 6, 1898 Assistant Secretary to the Navy
May 15, 1898 - September 16, 1898 Served with First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, the "Rough Riders," during Spanish-American War. TR commissioned Lieutenant Colonel, promoted to Colonel of the regiment.
Dec. 31, 1898 - Dec. 31, 1900 Governor of New York.
March 4 - Sept. 14, 1901 Vice President of the United States.
Sept. 14 1901 - Mar. 4, 1909 Twenty-sixth President of the United States.
his elections
November 2, 1886 Defeated as Republican canidate for mayor of New York City
November 8, 1898 Elected governor of New York
November 6, 1900 Elected vice president on Republican ticket with President William McKinley
October 1, 1901 Took oath of office as president in Buffalo, New York, after death of President McKinley.
November 8, 1904 Reelected President over Democrat Alton B. Parker.
his impact on today
Thousands of acres of natural forests and parks would not exsist today if it weren't for Theodore Roosevelt. The funding and construction of the Panama Canal was started by Theodore Roosevelt, even though the construction wasn't finished in his term in office. The long term benefits of the preservation of natural resources has not been fully experienced yet.
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