Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

26th President of the United States
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ( ROH-zə-velt; October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy or his initials T. R., was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer, who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900 and the 25th vice president of the United States from March to September 1901. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.

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Theodore Roosevelt was born on Wednesday, 27 October 1858 in New York City , New York, USA. His full name at birth was Theodore Roosevelt Jr.. He was best known as a head of state. Roosevelt's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 6 January 1919 in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, USA at the age of 60. He is buried at Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.. For university, he studied at Harvard University (1876–1880). Politically, he was affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). His religion is listed as Anglican / Episcopalian. He was 5' 9" (175 cm) tall with an average build. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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Full name at birth
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
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Claim to fame
26th President of the United States
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Date of birth
27 October 1858
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Place of birth
New York City , New York, USA
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Date of death
6 January 1919
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Age
60 (age at death)
Place of death
Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, USA
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Cause of death
Coronary Embolism
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Resting place
Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.
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Occupation
Politician, Author, Naturalist, Soldier, Explorer, Historian
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5' 9" (175 cm)
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  • Round Spectacles
  • Moustache
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Pets
Dog - Black Jack
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  • Harvard University (1876–1880)
  • Columbia Law School
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Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young.
  • In his last will and testament, executed in 1912, he left the bulk of his estate, valued at $500,000 to his wife Edith. A $60,000 trust fund was to be divided among his children.
  • His first wife died in childbirth.
  • In 2001 he became the first US president to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He received it for his actions at San Juan Hill in Cuba, where he led the charge of the Rough Riders.
  • In 1906 became the first American to win a Nobel prize. He was awarded the Peace Prize for his efforts in concluding the peace treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese war. The medal he received is on permanent display in the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing of the White House.
  • Only person to receive a Nobel Peace Prize and a (USA) Medal of Honor.

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