Religion: Dutch Reformed Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1880) Occupation: Author, lawyer, public official Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions:
On September 5, Russia and Japan signed the Portsmouth Treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt's role as mediator earned him the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize.
1906
On June 8, Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act allowing the president to proclaim national monuments.
On November 9, Roosevelt became the first sitting president to leave the country when he traveled to the Panama Canal.
1907
On December 16, the Great White Fleet departed on a fourteen month world tour.
1908
On January 11, Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to designate the Grand Canyon a national monument.
From the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in addition to information on the Presidents themselves, they have first lady and cabinet member biographies, listings of presidential staff and advisers, and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration.
Based on the documentary THE WEST by Ken Burns and Stephen Ives, this biographical sketch focuses on Roosevelt's love of the West and all things Western.
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How Teddy Roosevelt Lost His Sight - a Presidential Story Ep. 1
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Located in the Badlands of North Dakota, Roosevelt first visited this area in 1883 and loved it. Now a National Park, there are many activities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Roosevelt was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1906 Roosevelt sailed to the Panama Canal to inspect the construction progress making him the first sitting president to leave the country.
While campaigning for president in 1912, former president Roosevelt was shot at a campaign stop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the bullet lodged in his chest but not penetrating the lung, Roosevelt still delivered his 90-minute speech before going to the hospital.
A boxing accident left Roosevelt almost completely blind in his left eye.
Roosevelt was the first president to ride in an airplane and a submarine.
Roosevelt was the first president to earn the Medal of Honor. It was awarded in 2001 by President Bill Clinton.
Quotes:
“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn’t sit for a month.”
“Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
“The only man who makes no mistake is the man who does nothing.”
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”
“Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.”
How Teddy Roosevelt Lost His Sight - a Presidential Story Ep. 1