Theodore Outline

1. General information:
a. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (/ˈroʊzəvɛlt/) ; (1858-1919) (New York) - 26th President of the United States (1901–1909) was an American politician, author, naturalist, soldier, explorer, and historian [3]
b. Childhood: He was a sickly child who suffered from asthma. This made him unable to attend the local school and as a result he was home schooled. Theodore developed a rigorous physical routine that included weightlifting and boxing
c. Nickname
“TR”, “Trust-Buster”, “Teddy” or "Teedie," as he was known to his family members (he wasn't fond of the nickname "Teddy")
d. Education
Harvard College (graduated 1880) developed an interest in naval affairs

2. Major achievements:
a. The President
When Theodore Roosevelt became president of the U.S. in 1901 America’s society and economy were changing rapidly, and with his energy and visionary leadership he set the maturing nation on the path to prosperous growth and diplomatic influence that would last throughout the 20th Century. By the time he left office in March 1909, Roosevelt also had changed forever the influence and scope of the presidency. With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.
b. Politican
-Roosevelt steered the United States more actively into world politics. He liked to quote a favorite proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick. . . . "
-Panama Canal rights acquired (1904):
At the time of Roosevelt’s appointment to the Navy’s highest civilian office, American sea power was on the rise, enabling the U.S. to become a greater influence in world affairs.
The canal would serve as a short cut for naval and commercial ships travelling to the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic
Realizing that the Navy needed to be able to move ships quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, he acted to recognize the fledgling country of Panama, negotiate control of the Canal Zone and push to see the Panama Canal built, one of the grandest engineering projects of the 20th Century
Aware of the strategic need for a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific, Roosevelt ensured the construction of the Panama Canal
-Russo-Japanese War:
In international affairs, Roosevelt also acted boldly and decisively. He negotiated an end to the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905
. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War, reached
The first American to win Nobel Peace Prize (1906 for his work surrounding the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the Russo-Japanese War. President Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his role in negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War.

c. Conservationalist

As a boy, Theodore Roosevelt wanted to be a naturalist, a scientist who revels in and examines nature. As an adult, the president never forgot his childhood dream, and preserved vast regions of the U.S. for future generations of Americans.

Roosevelt left his greatest mark on conserving America’s natural resources. He realized the country’s abundant resources were being used faster than they could be replaced or replenished, and that great natural wonders were in danger of commercial development. This led him as president to use executive power like none of his predecessors had, to protect nearly 230 million acres of land, including 150 national forests, the first 55 federal wildlife refuges, 5 national parks, and the first 18 national monument sites.
Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements were in conservation. He added enormously to the national forests in the West, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great irrigation projects.
As president, he used his authority to protect wildlife and public lands by creating the U.S. Forest Service and establishing 51 federal bird reservations, 4 national game preserves, 150 national forests, and 5 national parks. He also signed the 1906 American Antiquities Act which he then used to declare 18 national monuments. During his presidency, he protected approximately 230,000,000 acres of public land. Out of a total land area of over 2 billion acres—and not discounting for urban areas, agriculture, private lands, etc.—that’s not too shabby for a first crack.
. “Death had to take Roosevelt to sleeping , for if he had been awake there would have been a fight”
Though Some political policies and action remain the subject of controversy and pratik, his incredible courage and stamina , his adventure and his honest and forthright character and personality still continue to inspire us