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Biographies of US Presidents - Hourly History #26
Theodore Roosevelt: A Life from Beginning to End
Theodore Roosevelt There was truly no one like Theodore Roosevelt. From a sickly boy, Teddy (as the world came to know him) would transform himself into the apex of vigor and energy. From husband, father and rancher to hunter, governor and president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt led a most extraordinary life. Inside you will read about... ✓ Early Life & Education ✓ Early Political Career and Marriage ✓ The Old West and a New Beginning ✓ Early Public Life ✓ Becoming a National Figure ✓ Governor and Vice President ✓ Presidency ✓ Post-Presidency ✓ Election of 1912 and Final Years This was a man who did many things and did them outstandingly well. Roosevelt's willingness to go the extra mile, to put fear in the back seat, were qualities that he saw in his beloved country as well. America is a better place for having known Theodore Roosevelt.
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Published July 17, 2016
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September 11, 2017
The face of Theodore Roosevelt, along with that of three other American presidents, adorns the granite facade of a mountain in South Dakota. In the Mt. Rushmore National Park, the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln have been carved for posterity. The first is the president that led the Colonies in their struggle for independence, the second, the president that wrote the United States Constitution, and the last one kept the country together after a bitter civil war. Why would Roosevelt deserve a spot in that illustrious company? The answer is simple, during his time as the 26th President of the United States; he enacted bills and laws that created National Parks and the National Park Service. This is by no means his only or even his greatest, accomplishment. Thanks to his efforts, United States Army engineers created the Panama Canal, dissecting the isthmus of Panama, splitting two continents, joining two oceans, and making travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans infinitely easier.
Of all the US presidents, Roosevelt is the most adventurous and interesting. He, and his First Cavalry Regiment, “The Roughriders,” and their charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War will forever be embedded in the annals of American history. His North and South American policy of speaking softly and carrying a big stick, to his dispatching the White Fleet on a world tour, announced to the world that the United States was a power to be reckoned with. His contributions, both great and small, go on and on.
This short biography of his life just highlights a few of his adventures, talents, and accomplishments. It serves well as an aperitif to the life of a very gifted, interesting, and universal man. I am sure many will enjoy this, and other books, in this series.
Of all the US presidents, Roosevelt is the most adventurous and interesting. He, and his First Cavalry Regiment, “The Roughriders,” and their charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War will forever be embedded in the annals of American history. His North and South American policy of speaking softly and carrying a big stick, to his dispatching the White Fleet on a world tour, announced to the world that the United States was a power to be reckoned with. His contributions, both great and small, go on and on.
This short biography of his life just highlights a few of his adventures, talents, and accomplishments. It serves well as an aperitif to the life of a very gifted, interesting, and universal man. I am sure many will enjoy this, and other books, in this series.
July 26, 2018
A good introduction to one of America's giants
As always, this is another good introduction for newcomers to American history and can also be enjoyed by those who are already aficionados of this time period. TR remains one of America's most revered presidents and for good reason. Beyond his anti trust laws and military record, there's also his vision and idealism which separates him from most of his contemporaries. He was a believer in his country and sought to inspire his fellow country men through his example so they could live by those same values. As with every historical figure he is not without his flaws. This mini biography does a good job listing these without being overly too critical, reminding the reader that the past cannot be changed, only studied. Teddy Roosevelt belonged to a bygone era. He was much a product of his time as anyone else, however, he also demonstrated an uncanny ability to look beyond the confines of his era because of his patriotic vision. Yet, in the end, it is time itself that proved to be Teddy's worst enemy as much of what he did -and still wanted to do- was undermined by human greed and corruption. The two things he fought against were seeded in his party and allowed to grow, largely in part due to (in his view) his professor's indolent nature.
As always, this is another good introduction for newcomers to American history and can also be enjoyed by those who are already aficionados of this time period. TR remains one of America's most revered presidents and for good reason. Beyond his anti trust laws and military record, there's also his vision and idealism which separates him from most of his contemporaries. He was a believer in his country and sought to inspire his fellow country men through his example so they could live by those same values. As with every historical figure he is not without his flaws. This mini biography does a good job listing these without being overly too critical, reminding the reader that the past cannot be changed, only studied. Teddy Roosevelt belonged to a bygone era. He was much a product of his time as anyone else, however, he also demonstrated an uncanny ability to look beyond the confines of his era because of his patriotic vision. Yet, in the end, it is time itself that proved to be Teddy's worst enemy as much of what he did -and still wanted to do- was undermined by human greed and corruption. The two things he fought against were seeded in his party and allowed to grow, largely in part due to (in his view) his professor's indolent nature.
December 7, 2022
Reasonably well compiled discourse on a remarkable president of US, until one wonders why he isn't eulogised more, praised more, extolled more.
Are US right-wing and Republicans ashamed of all Republican presidents with exception of Nixon, Reagan and bushes? Teddy Roosevelt is hardly ever mentioned with pride or credit due, and yet, with Abraham Lincoln and Ike, he's part of three of their best.
***
"“There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
***
"“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
***
"“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
***
"“A just war is in the long run far better for a man's soul than the most prosperous peace.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
Earthly prescis of Bhagawadgeeta!
***
"“The most successful politician is he who says what the people are thinking most often in the loudest voice.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
Wonder how many in current opposition realise what that means about Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose - and other leaders - of the pre-independence era.
***
"With railroads being put down all across the nation, Roosevelt felt it was very important to control railroad rates. He believed that corruption would run rampant when goods and services were shipped over the rails. The best remedy would be government intervention. In 1906 a federal law was created called the Hepburn Act giving the government power to regulate the railroads.
"During these years, factories were churning out all manner of products and merchandise for sale to the American people. Many of these facilities were dirty, unregulated and the products made there were fit for no one. Public anger over food packing factories became so strident that these cries traveled all the way to the White House.
"The President responded with the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 and the Pure Food and Drug Act. No more could companies mislead the public with phony labels and chemical additives. Nothing impure or falsely labeled would be allowed to ship anywhere."
This author does not mention the name of Upton Sinclair and his most famous work, Jungle; but another volume of the Hourly History series, in this context, clearly does mention a fact known well enough but, it seems, not publicised, even pushed under the rug.
***
"During those early years of the 20th century, there were European rumblings going on in different South American countries. Germany, Italy and England all sought a naval blockade against Venezuela and it was at this time that the “Roosevelt Corollary” was created."
Author could have given a succinct explanation regarding why Europe was blockading Venezuela, but seems yo glide on with barest of facts and most of opinion through this volume, treading the thin high wire regarding a republican president who cared about neither left nor right but only about people of his country.
***
"The Roosevelt Corollary was added to the Monroe Doctrine. This doctrine, which had been in place since 1823, stated that any conflicts in North or South America would result in American intervention without being petitioned for aid. Roosevelt's corollary prevented the creation of any foreign bases in the Caribbean and deemed the U.S. the only country with the rights to intervene."
Hence Bay of Pigs and subsequent Cuban missile crisis.
"The Corollary stated that the U.S. would intervene any time European nations decided to throw their weight around in Latin American countries. This policy was perfectly in keeping with Roosevelt's Big Stick diplomacy. The United States would exercise police power wherever it chose - and this was something the president endorsed."
But this intervention was decidedly absent when Argentina and a few other nations not only gave refuge to war criminals post WWII but had collaboration with Germany before and during WWII.
***
"Roosevelt was also instrumental in bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end. For this he received the Nobel Prize. It seems that there was nothing this president couldn't do."
Why isn't this publicised more, instead of being pushed under the rug?
Are US right-wing and Republicans ashamed of all Republican presidents with exception of Nixon, Reagan and bushes? Teddy Roosevelt is hardly ever mentioned with pride or credit due, and yet, with Abraham Lincoln and Ike, he's part of three of their best.
***
"In today's ecologically-conscious atmosphere, what Roosevelt did then would be most unacceptable in our time. He was on safari with his son Kermit, and while in Africa, Roosevelt “bagged” over 3000 trophies or animals. He personally took down elephants, hippos, lions and even rhinos."
Not so different from what British had been doing in India, was it?
***
"South American Expedition
"Roosevelt didn’t sit still for long after the election defeat. With the backing of the American Museum of Natural History, Theodore joined a new expedition that would take him through the wilds of South America. There were new animal specimens to be found and new tropical regions to explore. It was perfect for Theodore Roosevelt.
"Once the expedition found themselves in South America they decided to add one more discovery to their agenda: to find the headwaters of the Amazon River. This meant going through the Rio da Duvida, or the River of Doubt, as it was known. This river traveled north to the Madeira River which connected with the Amazon."
The epithet "Duvida", and its connotation "Doubt", points to Sanskrit origins of Latin language.
***
"World War I
"1914 also held other surprises. In August the conflict that would become known as World War I began. Initially, President Wilson was determined through his policy of neutrality, that the United States would not get involved in the overseas struggle. Most Americans, at first, supported this idea.
"Roosevelt on the other hand was highly critical of Wilson's neutrality pledge. He demanded that the administration take a hard line against Germany, particularly where submarine warfare was concerned. Roosevelt strongly supported the Allies, Britain, France, and Russia.
***
"Theodore Roosevelt spoke out angrily about the atrocities going on in Belgium and of Americans’ rights being violated in Europe. Belgium had been guaranteed neutrality under the Treaty of London, which had been signed decades before. Germany ignored any such neutrality agreement and invaded the Low Country anyway.
"Once invasion began, German troops committed numerous atrocities against Belgium’s civilians. In 1914 alone, 6,000 Belgians were killed and over 25,000 homes in more than 800 towns were destroyed by German forces. Throughout the war, Germany killed over 27,000 Belgian civilians. Another 70,000 died as a direct result of no food, water or shelter.
"This became known as the “Rape of Belgium”, and it enraged Theodore Roosevelt. In 1916 while campaigning for a Republican politician from New York, Charles Evans Hughes, Roosevelt denounced Irish-Americans and German-Americans, whom he called unpatriotic, as they supported their home countries’ neutrality positions ahead of America's. He classified this behavior as traitorous to America.
***
"Theodore Roosevelt always believed that in order to be 100% American you could not be a “hyphenated” American. He believed that if you come to America, you leave your native country behind you, including its politics."
Perhaps in his day US didn't allow dual citizenship, which did change since.
***
"Interesting Facts about Theodore Roosevelt
"· Roosevelt was the first sitting president to leave the country. Up until this time, no president had ever made a trip outside of the United States, but in November 1906, Roosevelt traveled to the Panama Canal to personally inspect the ongoing construction.
"· Roosevelt was a prolific author. Besides doing all the things he did during his lifetime, Theodore also authored 38 books, many of them detailing his adventures in Africa and South America.
"· He witnessed the Abraham Lincoln funeral procession. In April 1865, a young Teddy watched from a window in his grandfather's mansion in New York City as the procession rolled by."
His cousin FDR was president and his widow Eleanor Roosevelt attended inauguration of JFK - there's a chain from Lincoln to JFK of the best presidents US had!
***
"Teddy Bear Legacy
" ... it all started with a hunting trip in Mississippi. Other members of the hunting party were spotting bears for the kill but Roosevelt had no luck. So they tied an old bear to a tree so Roosevelt's hunting trip would look like a success. However, Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear.
"Because the bear was old and injured, Theodore had someone else shoot it instead. Word of this got out to the newspapers and cartoons started appearing showing the president refusing to shoot down a tied-up bear. A Brooklyn NY shopkeeper by the name of Morris Michtom, took two stuffed bears his wife had made and put them in his shop window. Michtom asked permission of President Roosevelt if he could call these bears “teddy bears.” The bears were so mass-produced that Michtom eventually formed the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company.
"A German company by the name of Stieff also ended up making teddy bears. As a result, Theodore Roosevelt became well known across the globe - and his “teddy bears” have all been loved by children for generations."
***
"Mt. Rushmore
" ... faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln."
"The sculptures were presided over by one Gutzon Borglum. He selected these four presidents because of their individual roles in preserving the Republic and expanding its territory. Borglum was already a famous sculptor who had carved portraits of Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and Jefferson Davis into Stone Mountain in Georgia. Borglum went to South Dakota to seek bigger glory."
" ... Roosevelt did what few men have ever done. Add to that his extraordinary personal life; one of adventure, expeditions, writing, and more, many came to see how Teddy Roosevelt embodied the very best of what it meant to be an American.
"Borglum and others saw in Roosevelt a president who had been a hero of the Spanish-American War, who upheld America's Manifest Destiny, the builder of the Panama Canal, a naturalist, rancher and explorer who never let anything get in his way. When Borglum was creating the Mt. Rushmore monument, Roosevelt had only been dead less than twenty years and his influence was still being felt far and wide by many who had known him personally."
"One thing can be said for all four of these presidents: American power was made greater not only at home but in the world at large. America was a powerful country that didn't shy from reminding the world of her power.
"That greatness came in the form of many guises. It could be as small a gesture as staking out land in the West, larger still by seeking state political offices such as governor, or it could be the epitome of power when all that the United States stood for was shadowed in the man who led the country as president. Nobel Prize winner, Rough Rider, expeditionary partner, rancher, husband, father, son; Roosevelt had been all these things not only for himself but for a country he loved most of all."
****
Are US right-wing and Republicans ashamed of all Republican presidents with exception of Nixon, Reagan and bushes? Teddy Roosevelt is hardly ever mentioned with pride or credit due, and yet, with Abraham Lincoln and Ike, he's part of three of their best.
***
"“There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
***
"“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
***
"“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
***
"“A just war is in the long run far better for a man's soul than the most prosperous peace.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
Earthly prescis of Bhagawadgeeta!
***
"“The most successful politician is he who says what the people are thinking most often in the loudest voice.”
"—Theodore Roosevelt"
Wonder how many in current opposition realise what that means about Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose - and other leaders - of the pre-independence era.
***
"With railroads being put down all across the nation, Roosevelt felt it was very important to control railroad rates. He believed that corruption would run rampant when goods and services were shipped over the rails. The best remedy would be government intervention. In 1906 a federal law was created called the Hepburn Act giving the government power to regulate the railroads.
"During these years, factories were churning out all manner of products and merchandise for sale to the American people. Many of these facilities were dirty, unregulated and the products made there were fit for no one. Public anger over food packing factories became so strident that these cries traveled all the way to the White House.
"The President responded with the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 and the Pure Food and Drug Act. No more could companies mislead the public with phony labels and chemical additives. Nothing impure or falsely labeled would be allowed to ship anywhere."
This author does not mention the name of Upton Sinclair and his most famous work, Jungle; but another volume of the Hourly History series, in this context, clearly does mention a fact known well enough but, it seems, not publicised, even pushed under the rug.
***
"During those early years of the 20th century, there were European rumblings going on in different South American countries. Germany, Italy and England all sought a naval blockade against Venezuela and it was at this time that the “Roosevelt Corollary” was created."
Author could have given a succinct explanation regarding why Europe was blockading Venezuela, but seems yo glide on with barest of facts and most of opinion through this volume, treading the thin high wire regarding a republican president who cared about neither left nor right but only about people of his country.
***
"The Roosevelt Corollary was added to the Monroe Doctrine. This doctrine, which had been in place since 1823, stated that any conflicts in North or South America would result in American intervention without being petitioned for aid. Roosevelt's corollary prevented the creation of any foreign bases in the Caribbean and deemed the U.S. the only country with the rights to intervene."
Hence Bay of Pigs and subsequent Cuban missile crisis.
"The Corollary stated that the U.S. would intervene any time European nations decided to throw their weight around in Latin American countries. This policy was perfectly in keeping with Roosevelt's Big Stick diplomacy. The United States would exercise police power wherever it chose - and this was something the president endorsed."
But this intervention was decidedly absent when Argentina and a few other nations not only gave refuge to war criminals post WWII but had collaboration with Germany before and during WWII.
***
"Roosevelt was also instrumental in bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end. For this he received the Nobel Prize. It seems that there was nothing this president couldn't do."
Why isn't this publicised more, instead of being pushed under the rug?
Are US right-wing and Republicans ashamed of all Republican presidents with exception of Nixon, Reagan and bushes? Teddy Roosevelt is hardly ever mentioned with pride or credit due, and yet, with Abraham Lincoln and Ike, he's part of three of their best.
***
"In today's ecologically-conscious atmosphere, what Roosevelt did then would be most unacceptable in our time. He was on safari with his son Kermit, and while in Africa, Roosevelt “bagged” over 3000 trophies or animals. He personally took down elephants, hippos, lions and even rhinos."
Not so different from what British had been doing in India, was it?
***
"South American Expedition
"Roosevelt didn’t sit still for long after the election defeat. With the backing of the American Museum of Natural History, Theodore joined a new expedition that would take him through the wilds of South America. There were new animal specimens to be found and new tropical regions to explore. It was perfect for Theodore Roosevelt.
"Once the expedition found themselves in South America they decided to add one more discovery to their agenda: to find the headwaters of the Amazon River. This meant going through the Rio da Duvida, or the River of Doubt, as it was known. This river traveled north to the Madeira River which connected with the Amazon."
The epithet "Duvida", and its connotation "Doubt", points to Sanskrit origins of Latin language.
***
"World War I
"1914 also held other surprises. In August the conflict that would become known as World War I began. Initially, President Wilson was determined through his policy of neutrality, that the United States would not get involved in the overseas struggle. Most Americans, at first, supported this idea.
"Roosevelt on the other hand was highly critical of Wilson's neutrality pledge. He demanded that the administration take a hard line against Germany, particularly where submarine warfare was concerned. Roosevelt strongly supported the Allies, Britain, France, and Russia.
***
"Theodore Roosevelt spoke out angrily about the atrocities going on in Belgium and of Americans’ rights being violated in Europe. Belgium had been guaranteed neutrality under the Treaty of London, which had been signed decades before. Germany ignored any such neutrality agreement and invaded the Low Country anyway.
"Once invasion began, German troops committed numerous atrocities against Belgium’s civilians. In 1914 alone, 6,000 Belgians were killed and over 25,000 homes in more than 800 towns were destroyed by German forces. Throughout the war, Germany killed over 27,000 Belgian civilians. Another 70,000 died as a direct result of no food, water or shelter.
"This became known as the “Rape of Belgium”, and it enraged Theodore Roosevelt. In 1916 while campaigning for a Republican politician from New York, Charles Evans Hughes, Roosevelt denounced Irish-Americans and German-Americans, whom he called unpatriotic, as they supported their home countries’ neutrality positions ahead of America's. He classified this behavior as traitorous to America.
***
"Theodore Roosevelt always believed that in order to be 100% American you could not be a “hyphenated” American. He believed that if you come to America, you leave your native country behind you, including its politics."
Perhaps in his day US didn't allow dual citizenship, which did change since.
***
"Interesting Facts about Theodore Roosevelt
"· Roosevelt was the first sitting president to leave the country. Up until this time, no president had ever made a trip outside of the United States, but in November 1906, Roosevelt traveled to the Panama Canal to personally inspect the ongoing construction.
"· Roosevelt was a prolific author. Besides doing all the things he did during his lifetime, Theodore also authored 38 books, many of them detailing his adventures in Africa and South America.
"· He witnessed the Abraham Lincoln funeral procession. In April 1865, a young Teddy watched from a window in his grandfather's mansion in New York City as the procession rolled by."
His cousin FDR was president and his widow Eleanor Roosevelt attended inauguration of JFK - there's a chain from Lincoln to JFK of the best presidents US had!
***
"Teddy Bear Legacy
" ... it all started with a hunting trip in Mississippi. Other members of the hunting party were spotting bears for the kill but Roosevelt had no luck. So they tied an old bear to a tree so Roosevelt's hunting trip would look like a success. However, Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear.
"Because the bear was old and injured, Theodore had someone else shoot it instead. Word of this got out to the newspapers and cartoons started appearing showing the president refusing to shoot down a tied-up bear. A Brooklyn NY shopkeeper by the name of Morris Michtom, took two stuffed bears his wife had made and put them in his shop window. Michtom asked permission of President Roosevelt if he could call these bears “teddy bears.” The bears were so mass-produced that Michtom eventually formed the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company.
"A German company by the name of Stieff also ended up making teddy bears. As a result, Theodore Roosevelt became well known across the globe - and his “teddy bears” have all been loved by children for generations."
***
"Mt. Rushmore
" ... faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln."
"The sculptures were presided over by one Gutzon Borglum. He selected these four presidents because of their individual roles in preserving the Republic and expanding its territory. Borglum was already a famous sculptor who had carved portraits of Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and Jefferson Davis into Stone Mountain in Georgia. Borglum went to South Dakota to seek bigger glory."
" ... Roosevelt did what few men have ever done. Add to that his extraordinary personal life; one of adventure, expeditions, writing, and more, many came to see how Teddy Roosevelt embodied the very best of what it meant to be an American.
"Borglum and others saw in Roosevelt a president who had been a hero of the Spanish-American War, who upheld America's Manifest Destiny, the builder of the Panama Canal, a naturalist, rancher and explorer who never let anything get in his way. When Borglum was creating the Mt. Rushmore monument, Roosevelt had only been dead less than twenty years and his influence was still being felt far and wide by many who had known him personally."
"One thing can be said for all four of these presidents: American power was made greater not only at home but in the world at large. America was a powerful country that didn't shy from reminding the world of her power.
"That greatness came in the form of many guises. It could be as small a gesture as staking out land in the West, larger still by seeking state political offices such as governor, or it could be the epitome of power when all that the United States stood for was shadowed in the man who led the country as president. Nobel Prize winner, Rough Rider, expeditionary partner, rancher, husband, father, son; Roosevelt had been all these things not only for himself but for a country he loved most of all."
****
July 6, 2021
This is one of the quite good Hourly History series running out of America. They have written one for all the American presidents I think. Well I started reading some of them early on this year.
This is Teddy Roosevelt, or rather Teedie as he was known, teddy didn't come along until later when he had been on a hunting expedition to Africa and he hadn't shot anything, so the hunters found an old black wounded bear and tied it to a tree for him to kill. He refused and walked away. The hunters promptly shot it anyway. So he earned his nickname by that one deed.
It turns out that he wasn't a bad president, he was the youngest and was something of an Action Man. He built the Panama Canal and won a Nobel Prize. Oh and he served twice.
I do like this Hourly Histories, they have some good books and they are free on kindle!
This is Teddy Roosevelt, or rather Teedie as he was known, teddy didn't come along until later when he had been on a hunting expedition to Africa and he hadn't shot anything, so the hunters found an old black wounded bear and tied it to a tree for him to kill. He refused and walked away. The hunters promptly shot it anyway. So he earned his nickname by that one deed.
It turns out that he wasn't a bad president, he was the youngest and was something of an Action Man. He built the Panama Canal and won a Nobel Prize. Oh and he served twice.
I do like this Hourly Histories, they have some good books and they are free on kindle!
April 15, 2019
I thought this short biography was quite informative. I was not aware that his first wife died so young and he was so distraught. I thought the information about his second wife and all their children was interesting. Roosevelt was quite the character, it sounds like, from "The Rough Riders" to being awarded the Medal of Honor after his death (the only president ever to have received one) to his political ups and downs to his big game hunting and then his very extensive exploration of the Amazon River. All this from one person? He lived an incredible life.
July 3, 2018
Theodore Roosevelt is no "Teddy Bear"
I believe President Theodore Roosevelt is one of our greatest presidents in American history. For his leadership, his strong demeanor, his charisma and his family values... he kept this nation strong and positioned to become a world power. Things that we have now come directly from his influence or formations he started 100+ years ago. Great read for this extraordinary American.
I believe President Theodore Roosevelt is one of our greatest presidents in American history. For his leadership, his strong demeanor, his charisma and his family values... he kept this nation strong and positioned to become a world power. Things that we have now come directly from his influence or formations he started 100+ years ago. Great read for this extraordinary American.
August 18, 2024
Good ol’ Theodore Roosevelt, my current favorite man of all time. I thought this was a nice synopsis of his unbelievably impressive life. It’s super short and I read the majority of it in just one sitting, so it’s meant to be digestible.
If you’re looking to get a brief overview of Roosevelt just to familiarize yourself, get a little refresher, or try to find a period of his life to learn about specifically, this is definitely a great book to start with.
If you’re looking to get a brief overview of Roosevelt just to familiarize yourself, get a little refresher, or try to find a period of his life to learn about specifically, this is definitely a great book to start with.
April 25, 2020
Unlike some others in the One Hour History series, this seems to hit the highlights of the man's life. To keep it short means it only touched on details but, surprisingly, President Theodore Ro's motivations and national beliefs are told about also. If you want to see if reading some of his much larger biographies might interest you this is a very solid start.
December 14, 2020
Really good concise history
Yeah a renaissance man in the history of the times. I knew about the great White Fleet thrusting America's navy onto the global stage. But "Remember the Maine", fighting the Spanish navy mostly had them surrendering and scuttling their ships. I remember hearing black soldiers fighting and not getting credited as with the Rough Riders.
Yeah a renaissance man in the history of the times. I knew about the great White Fleet thrusting America's navy onto the global stage. But "Remember the Maine", fighting the Spanish navy mostly had them surrendering and scuttling their ships. I remember hearing black soldiers fighting and not getting credited as with the Rough Riders.
October 22, 2018
Like all of the Hourly History books that I've read it, it is a good concise biography of Roosevelt's life and accomplishments. A good book if you're just looking to learn the facts and highlights about the character.
May 20, 2019
A Cracking Take on an American Renaissance Man
Despite its brevity, it's a cracking good account of Roosevelt's extraordinary life. An inspiration worthy of better attention in this generation.
Despite its brevity, it's a cracking good account of Roosevelt's extraordinary life. An inspiration worthy of better attention in this generation.
May 6, 2021
Good Short autobiography
Teddy was a courageous and adventurous person. This mini book was good with the exception of some grammatical errors. I really enjoyed reading this book. It was short, interesting and easy to read.
Teddy was a courageous and adventurous person. This mini book was good with the exception of some grammatical errors. I really enjoyed reading this book. It was short, interesting and easy to read.
June 27, 2021
Theodore Roosevelt an American icon
Theodore Roosevelt, who defied the odds with an enthusiasm that captivated the world. He was relentless in all of his endeavors. A must read in our present time.
Theodore Roosevelt, who defied the odds with an enthusiasm that captivated the world. He was relentless in all of his endeavors. A must read in our present time.
June 27, 2021
A Man's Man
I just loved this short story of a great man, I learned so much about him that I didn't know. I sure would recommend this book to those who are interested in the truth about America.
I just loved this short story of a great man, I learned so much about him that I didn't know. I sure would recommend this book to those who are interested in the truth about America.
February 3, 2022
There is so much to say about Theodore Roosevelt. I tiny little book like this can only bring you a little piece of how this mans life was. Here you have only 46 pages to tell you as much as possible but still a lots of stuff important isn't included. For that you need a much bigger book.
May 18, 2024
Excellent Book
A great read. Well thought out and researched. It got to the point without being boring.
This would be great for those needing a quick refresher on points in his life and be reminded why he is so beloved.
A great read. Well thought out and researched. It got to the point without being boring.
This would be great for those needing a quick refresher on points in his life and be reminded why he is so beloved.
July 19, 2024
To The Point
These short reads are great for peeps like me. Short attention span. This book informs you of the important parts of the subjects life without all the boring not as important parts.
These short reads are great for peeps like me. Short attention span. This book informs you of the important parts of the subjects life without all the boring not as important parts.
January 20, 2017
Great read!
Enjoyable and entertaining. Was well written and easy to follow. Not heavy or dry, humorous and informative. Would recommend to others
Enjoyable and entertaining. Was well written and easy to follow. Not heavy or dry, humorous and informative. Would recommend to others
November 10, 2017
Interesting short account on the life of President Theodore Roosevelt, plus some interesting facts and curiosities about his life.
April 1, 2018
Good overview of a man who lived a full life. Very well paced and full of information.
April 8, 2018
Interesting
A quick read filled with lots of information. Better suited to the younger crowd as there is really nothing new here but a good stepping off point for further research.
A quick read filled with lots of information. Better suited to the younger crowd as there is really nothing new here but a good stepping off point for further research.
May 11, 2018
No identity problems here!
May 14, 2018
Short and to the point, but, no death.
July 4, 2018
Bon résumé de la vie de Théodore Roosevelt.
May 29, 2019
Good quick overview of his life
July 7, 2019
Interesting biography of teddy Roosevelt - a president that I didn't know a lot about. I found it interesting and it has made me want to learn more about this man.
July 13, 2019
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at best st w are not a bad day at least,you should not use this as the first half hour and we will have an
at best st w are not a bad day at least,you should not use this as the first half hour and we will have an
July 29, 2019
Great book.
This is a great condensed version of Teddy Roosevelt's life . I have read two other books on Teddy Roosevelt . This covers all the high points very well .
This is a great condensed version of Teddy Roosevelt's life . I have read two other books on Teddy Roosevelt . This covers all the high points very well .
January 26, 2021
Nice glance into the life of a great one
This books provides a quick glance into the life of such an influencial person both in political and social mathers.
This books provides a quick glance into the life of such an influencial person both in political and social mathers.
August 19, 2021
I am absolutely in love with Teddy Roosevelt. He did so many great things for this country. He was devoted to the American dream and followed through.
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