Theodore Roosevelt - is rightfully considered one of the most famous politicians in the United States. Roosevelt is famous for his reforms and his desire to ensure that America becomes the dominant state in the world. Roosevelt became President of the United States in 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. The family politician was from high society and had a good income. My father had his own business, and his mother came from an aristocratic family. The Roosevelt family enjoyed fame and privilege.
However, despite the fact that the family was very wealthy, the boy’s life was not easy. The child was in poor health. Roosevelt Jr. suffered from asthma, had myopia. Since medicine was not developed at that time, asthma was considered a very serious and even fatal disease. Due to the fact that Theodore had poor eyesight, he studied at home. The boy studied well, showing interest in philosophy and literature.
Parents loved Theodore and other children very much. However, the boy’s father was not enthusiastic about the fact that his eldest son is so weak physically. Elder Roosevelt wanted Theodore to become stronger. The young man trained daily, not sparing himself, eventually got rid of some physical disabilities and became healthier.
The family of the future president of America loved to travel. At an early age, Theodore became acquainted with European, Palestinian and Egyptian cultures. For several months the family lived in the German city of Dresden. There Theodore easily learned the language.
Politics
Theodore Roosevelt was a smart boy. The future president of the United States received his education at Harvard. Already in his student years, Theodore became interested in politics and joined the Republican Party. At the university, the young man studied law and history. After graduation, Roosevelt is completely immersed in politics.
Already in 1881, the first work of Roosevelt-book "War at Sea 1812" saw the light of day. It was this publication that marked the beginning of Roosevelt's career. At the same time, Theodore decided to travel around the country and at the same time study in Germany. Since 1882, Roosevelt became a member of the New York State Legislature.
Theodore had a hard time. In 1884, his mother died and his wife immediately during childbirth. The man was under stress and decided to move to Dakota. He wanted to forget himself and start a new life.
However, Theodore survived the grief and again returned to New York where he again began to engage in politics. In 1895, Theodore received the post of chief of police of the city. Roosevelt was very careful about work and he did everything perfectly.
In 1897, Roosevelt became a supporter of the future US President William McKinley. In the same year, Theodore works as deputy naval minister.
Roosevelt with his battalion distinguished himself in battles in Cuba, for which he was awarded the title of national hero.
Theodore Roosevelt - US President
In 1901, he was elected President McKinley for a second term. However, he practically did not care about the needs of ordinary citizens. An attempt was made on him and the president was killed. Then his post was taken by Theodore Roosevelt. It is known that Theodore was a supporter of the policies of the previous president.
Roosevelt's main goal was to bring the United States to a new level. He wanted his country to be dominant. Theodore put all his strength and was loved by the people. He was respected and appreciated. However, in 1908 he transferred his rule to William Taft.
