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Family
Mother: Martha Bulloch Roosevelt
Father: Theodore Roosevelt Sr.
Siblings: Elliott Bulloch Roosevelt, Bamie Roosevelt, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Spouses: Edith Roosevelt, Alice Lee Roosevelt
Children: Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Kermit Roosevelt, Quentin Roosevelt, Ethel Roosevelt Derby, Archibald Roosevelt -
Birth
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City, New York -
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Childhood
Theodore grew up with problems such as asthma and nearsightedness. He was home-schooled by his mother. Because his father deserved a manly son, Theodore often dealt with his father telling him he was a "disappointment." -
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Education
Because of his family’s finances, Theodore was privately tutored through high school. In 1876, he was accepted to Harvard University and studied natural science. There, he exceeded in academics and sports. After graduating from Harvard, he attended Columbia Law School to pursue a legal career. -
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Alice Lee Roosevelt
Alice Lee Roosevelt and Theodore were married on October 27, 1880. They had a daughter named after her. Their marriage was cut short when she died of Bright's Disease on February 14, 1884. -
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Career before presidency
Theodore was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President William McKinley, but resigned to become leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. Returning a war hero, he was elected Governor of New York in 1898. -
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Edith Roosevelt
Edith Roosevelt was the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and was the First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909. They were married for 33 years (1886–1919) -
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Governor
Theodore Roosevelt was the 33rd Governor of New York. He served this post for two years. As governor, he dealt with social reforms, fighting internal corruption, and lowering the power of large corporations. -
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Presidency
Roosevelt unexpectedly became the 26th president of the United States in September 1901, after the assassination of William McKinley. He won a second term and served as president until 1909. -
Death
On January 6, 1919, Roosevelt passed away in Cove Neck, New York. He died of pulmonary embolism. -
Legacy
Today, Theodore Roosevelt will be remembered for serving as a great president of the United States. He changed foreign and domestic policy, and set the bar high for presidents to come.
