Who is Theodore Roosevelt? What did he have to do with conservation?
Theodore Roosevelt
About Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
Teddy was born on October 27, 1858 in Manhattan, New York. He was born into a mildly wealthy family that received their wealth from a glass company. Teddy was very sickly as a young child and was taken out of school and tutored because of this. Teddy developed a deep, passionate love for nature and wildlife while confined to his neighborhood. Teddy looked up to his father, who encouraged him to be a strong man. So, Teddy followed in his father's dreams and completed physical activity despite his asthma. Although, Teddy was known to be very enthusiastic and energetic throughout his life. He soon became passionately involved with other physical activities like hunting, wrestling, and horseback riding. He maintained this love throughout his life.
Teddy entered Harvard College in 1876 to become a natural scientist, following his childhood desires. At college, Teddy was considered to be very enthusiastic, energetic and also very determined. He was considered strange and did not make many close friends. At college, Teddy did not continue his athleticism, because he was not a natural athlete, despite his attempts as a child. In 1878, Teddy's father died while he was still in college, leaving him heartbroken. Teddy still continued to thrive at college, taking a special interest in politics. While at college, Teddy met Alice Lee, his future wife, They married on October 27, 1880. He shortly attended Columbia Law School for a short period of time, but dropped out and instead was elected in the New York State Assembly, the youngest representative ever. He introduced many reforming techniques, including the Reform Charter Bill. But, a major setback occurred on February 14, 189, when both his mother and wife died. He buried himself in his work, never pausing to grieve.
Teddy took a break from politics and headed to a ranch in the West. He wrote the book, Winning of the West there. Teddy eventually moved back to the East to marry childhood friend Edith Carow in 1886. They had five children. Teddy was eventually asked to run for New York City mayor, where he was greatly defeated. Eventually, Teddy was appointed by the President to be on the Civil Service Commission, and later as a police board commissioner. In 1897, another President again appointed him for position of Assistant U.S Navy Secretary, During his role as Assistant, Teddy prepared for the Spanish American War. He resigned and formed a cavalry group called the Rough Riders, which he led. Teddy led a charge up the San Juan Hill, which distinguished him as a hero of war.
After the war, in 1898, Teddy became governor of New York. He had a successful office, but before he could re-run, he was appointed as vice president for President McKinley. After McKinley's assassination, Teddy assumed office.
As president, Teddy pushed the importance of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, and introduced the Square Deal, which detailed reform of the workplace. Roosevelt tried to convince Americans of the importance of getting involved in world issues. Teddy was quoted of saying, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," as a reference to his beliefs. He buffed up the Navy as an effect of this. Teddy helped complete the Panama Canal and offered support to the Panama Revolution. Teddy received the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize as a result of aiding the Russo-Japanese War. Teddy supported civil and women's rights, but the rest of his party did not, so he did not take action. Also, Teddy strongly believed in nature. He loved it as a young boy and still maintained that in his presidency. He had a strong belief in conservation. In 1905, Teddy created the United States Forest Service which conserved more public forest land. He created the first five national park areas, and in 1906 4 national monuments. On Jun 8, 1906, Teddy confirmed the National Monuments Act which protected national parks and monuments and the right to make future ones. He also created many irrigational projects. Later on, Teddy also made renovations to the white house.
Once out of office for the second time in 1909, Teddy selected personal friend William Howard Taft to carry on his legacy. Teddy craved adventure and moved to Africa to settle this. But, Teddy noticed that he did not agree with many of Taft's presidential strategies and decided to form his own Progressive Party, the Bull Moose Party. He ran for the 1912 election. One famous story details how Teddy was talking in a speech, was shot in the chest, but still continued his speech for 90 minutes without asking for medical help.
In 1912, Woodrow Wilson won the presidential election. Teddy was again angered with the presidential policies of Wilson and especially his war stance. He looked for a position in the war, but was denied. His 4 sons enlisted in World War I, but his youngest was shot in killed during this.
On January 6, 1919, Teddy died in his sleep at his Long Island Home at 60. He was buried at the Youngs Memorial Cemetery in New York. On January 16, 2001, Teddy received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of San Juan Hill, awarded by President Bill Clinton.
In conclusion, Theodore Roosevelt was an amazingly determined man who never stopped pushing to reform the country, and would overcome any obstacle to complete this goal.
Teddy was born on October 27, 1858 in Manhattan, New York. He was born into a mildly wealthy family that received their wealth from a glass company. Teddy was very sickly as a young child and was taken out of school and tutored because of this. Teddy developed a deep, passionate love for nature and wildlife while confined to his neighborhood. Teddy looked up to his father, who encouraged him to be a strong man. So, Teddy followed in his father's dreams and completed physical activity despite his asthma. Although, Teddy was known to be very enthusiastic and energetic throughout his life. He soon became passionately involved with other physical activities like hunting, wrestling, and horseback riding. He maintained this love throughout his life.
Teddy entered Harvard College in 1876 to become a natural scientist, following his childhood desires. At college, Teddy was considered to be very enthusiastic, energetic and also very determined. He was considered strange and did not make many close friends. At college, Teddy did not continue his athleticism, because he was not a natural athlete, despite his attempts as a child. In 1878, Teddy's father died while he was still in college, leaving him heartbroken. Teddy still continued to thrive at college, taking a special interest in politics. While at college, Teddy met Alice Lee, his future wife, They married on October 27, 1880. He shortly attended Columbia Law School for a short period of time, but dropped out and instead was elected in the New York State Assembly, the youngest representative ever. He introduced many reforming techniques, including the Reform Charter Bill. But, a major setback occurred on February 14, 189, when both his mother and wife died. He buried himself in his work, never pausing to grieve.
Teddy took a break from politics and headed to a ranch in the West. He wrote the book, Winning of the West there. Teddy eventually moved back to the East to marry childhood friend Edith Carow in 1886. They had five children. Teddy was eventually asked to run for New York City mayor, where he was greatly defeated. Eventually, Teddy was appointed by the President to be on the Civil Service Commission, and later as a police board commissioner. In 1897, another President again appointed him for position of Assistant U.S Navy Secretary, During his role as Assistant, Teddy prepared for the Spanish American War. He resigned and formed a cavalry group called the Rough Riders, which he led. Teddy led a charge up the San Juan Hill, which distinguished him as a hero of war.
After the war, in 1898, Teddy became governor of New York. He had a successful office, but before he could re-run, he was appointed as vice president for President McKinley. After McKinley's assassination, Teddy assumed office.
As president, Teddy pushed the importance of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, and introduced the Square Deal, which detailed reform of the workplace. Roosevelt tried to convince Americans of the importance of getting involved in world issues. Teddy was quoted of saying, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," as a reference to his beliefs. He buffed up the Navy as an effect of this. Teddy helped complete the Panama Canal and offered support to the Panama Revolution. Teddy received the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize as a result of aiding the Russo-Japanese War. Teddy supported civil and women's rights, but the rest of his party did not, so he did not take action. Also, Teddy strongly believed in nature. He loved it as a young boy and still maintained that in his presidency. He had a strong belief in conservation. In 1905, Teddy created the United States Forest Service which conserved more public forest land. He created the first five national park areas, and in 1906 4 national monuments. On Jun 8, 1906, Teddy confirmed the National Monuments Act which protected national parks and monuments and the right to make future ones. He also created many irrigational projects. Later on, Teddy also made renovations to the white house.
Once out of office for the second time in 1909, Teddy selected personal friend William Howard Taft to carry on his legacy. Teddy craved adventure and moved to Africa to settle this. But, Teddy noticed that he did not agree with many of Taft's presidential strategies and decided to form his own Progressive Party, the Bull Moose Party. He ran for the 1912 election. One famous story details how Teddy was talking in a speech, was shot in the chest, but still continued his speech for 90 minutes without asking for medical help.
In 1912, Woodrow Wilson won the presidential election. Teddy was again angered with the presidential policies of Wilson and especially his war stance. He looked for a position in the war, but was denied. His 4 sons enlisted in World War I, but his youngest was shot in killed during this.
On January 6, 1919, Teddy died in his sleep at his Long Island Home at 60. He was buried at the Youngs Memorial Cemetery in New York. On January 16, 2001, Teddy received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of San Juan Hill, awarded by President Bill Clinton.
In conclusion, Theodore Roosevelt was an amazingly determined man who never stopped pushing to reform the country, and would overcome any obstacle to complete this goal.