Biography

Theodore Roosevelt,(1858 – 1919),was the youngest US president in history, at just 43 years old he became the 26th president of the United States(1901–09).

Personal life

Although he was born into a wealthy New York family, Teddy was a sickly child. He suffered from asthma and other illnesses. In 1884 his first wife, Alice Lee Roosevelt, and his mother died on the same day. Two years later he married Edith Kermit Carow.  He had six children.

Philosophy  

He took the view that the President as a "steward of the people" should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by law or the Constitution."

Military Accomplishments

During the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt was lieutenant colonel of the Rough Rider Regiment, which he led on a charge at the battle of San Juan. He was one of the most noteworthy heroes of the war.