Theodore Roosevelt
27 October 1858 – 6 January 1919
Theodore Roosevelt was an American statesman, conservationist, and author who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. Known for his 'Square Deal' domestic program, trust-busting, and expansion of national parks, he also led the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War and won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War.
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Life events
Roosevelt was born into a prominent family in Manhattan.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe graduated from Harvard, where he studied and pursued interests in natural history.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRoosevelt organized and led a volunteer cavalry regiment, gaining fame at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe served as governor before being nominated for the vice presidency.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRoosevelt assumed the presidency after the assassination of William McKinley, becoming the youngest U.S. president.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRoosevelt greatly expanded federal protection of public lands, creating national parks, forests, and monuments.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe received the prize for negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe mounted a third-party presidential campaign in 1912 after breaking with the Republican Party.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRoosevelt died in his sleep at his home in Oyster Bay, New York.
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