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Chief Diplomat
Theodore Roosevelt signs treaty with Panama to build the Panama Canal which was completed in 1914. He believes that it will strengthen their army and trade. This is an example of Chief Diplomat because it was very important to foreign affairs and trade between nations. Also, it's a treaty between The U.S and Panama and would open negotiations. -
Chief of State
Theodore Roosevelt was in the Rough Riders Reunion Parade. He greeted the citizens of San Antonio, Texas as a part of his Chief of State duties. He was part of the Rough Riders before he was president. -
Political Party Leader
President Theodore Roosevelt choose Charles W. Fairbank as his vice president. Charles was a key adviser to President McKinley and a Senator from Indiana. This shows Roosevelt being a political party leader because he choose the vice president that would be perfect for his party's platflorm. -
Commander in Chief
President Theodore Roosevelt served as mediator at the peace conference, which was held at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This shows Theodore as being Commander in Chief because he is making peace between Japan and Russia. Theodore helped end the war and disagreements between Japan and Russia. -
Chief of Legislature
President Roosevelt suggested and fully supported the Hepburn Act because it was part of his goal to regulate the railroad. The Hepburn Act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission more powers and passed with ony 3 votes against it. This shows his ablity to influence and suggest legislature as Chief of Legislature. -
Chief Exectutive
Theodore Roosevelt called for a Governor's Conference so that organizations could be made for conservation of the environment. This is when the Conservation Commission was first appointed. This is an example of Chief Exectutive because he exercised his power to call special sessions and Governer's Conferences.
