Early in his childhood, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt did not have much physical strength. Some may go as far as to call him a shrimp. Even though it was the case at the time, Teddy seriously considered his father's advice, "You must make your body." and did. This shows the first sparks of the ever-lasting cycle of self improvement he will continue on for the rest of his life and humbleness towards his superiors. Eventually, this snowballed into "speechmaking; championing "honesty" in government and "morality" in politics" In his adult life as a politician. What's so …show more content…
Roosevelt saw it as his duty to improve and maintain both military and domestic forces in the US. In fact, his biography states, "He soon became a familiar (and feared) sight as he prowled the streets nightly to make sure New York's finest were at work." Undoubtedly, the justice system would look different compared to what it is today without him. Alongside this, he founded the First US Volunteer Cavalry, or the 'Rough Riders' and fought alongside him; he put his own life on the line for his country. There were major overhauls to the navy under his name. In several selfless acts in interest for national security and welfare, Roosevelt brings so much more to the table than he leaves