Theodore (Teddy) RooseveltKelsey Spicer

Schooling

Attended Harvard in 1876 Changed his career choice from

science to becoming a lawyer Continued law school at Columbia Throughout college he wrote the novel,

The Naval War of 1812

Teddy and the Republicans

Began attending Republican meetings and expressed his disapproval of Big Business/Bosses and corrupt political machines

The Republican party nominated him for state assembly in 1881. He won.

“Young Squirt Lordship”

Teddy began his political career at age 23 making him the youngest assembly man in New York

Teddy had to leave law school and in the assembly, he was not well received. He was mocked and given names like, “Young Squirt Lordship” and “Exquisite Mr. Roosevelt”.

At a Tavern, a man mocked Teddy with the names and Teddy hit him multiple times. Teddy was never mocked again and was elected two more terms. He became known as “The Young Reformer”.

Attempting to be Mayor

1886 Teddy attended the Republican Convention in New York.

He was noticed at the convention and asked to run for Mayor.

Roosevelt worked 18 hours a day and gave three to five speeches a night.

He lost to a Democrat, Abram Hewitt.

The beginnings of Conservation Roosevelt and

George Bird Grinnell formed the Boone and Crockett Club in 1887

Its purpose was to preserve the American Wilderness

The Club sparked other protective measures enacted by the federal government.

Forest Reserve Act Park Protection Act

(Protecting Yellowstone Park)

Civil Service Commissioner

1889- President Benjamin Harrison offered teddy the position of United States Civil Service Commissioner in Washington, D.C.

Teddy worked to reform the “Spoils System”

He resigned from the Civil Service in 1895

Police Commissioner

The New Mayor offered Teddy a job as one of three New York City police commissioners

Teddy took the job and attempted to enforce the law that prevented the sale of liquor in New York on a Sunday

Teddy fired many corrupt police, even ones in high ranked positions

He left the Police Department in 1897

Campaigning for McKinley

During William McKinley’s second term, Roosevelt was asked to help campaign.

Teddy thought he would be rewarded for his efforts by being offered the position of Secretary of the United States Navy

Teddy did receive the position against McKinley’s better judgment.

Naval War College Roosevelt wanted to

set Cuba and the Philippines free from Spain

He also wanted the United States to annex the Hawaiian Islands

Rough Riders

Roosevelt resigned from the Navy and helped form a volunteer Calvary

There were 23,000 applicants and Roosevelt only picked 1,000 men

He picked the men based on riding ability, marksmanship, toughness, and athleticism

Roosevelt placed himself second in command as a Colonel

The Rough Riders fought at the famous battle of San Juan Hill

“Boy Governor”

On September 17, 1898 Roosevelt announced that he would run for Governor if he was nominated.

On November 8, 1998, Teddy , 39 years old, was elected Governor of New York

Roosevelt’s top priority was to protect New York forestland

He supported laws to prevent pollution from saw mill industries that dumped chemicals

Vice President

Roosevelt was nominated Vice President for William McKinley by the Republicans

They won the election and were inaugurated in 1901

On September 14, 1901 President McKinley was shot and killed at the Worlds Fair in Buffalo, New York.

Teddy became the 26th President at 42 years old- the youngest man to hold office at that time

First Term President

Teddy supported measures to ensure safety of foods and medicines by sponsoring the Pure Food and Drug Act

Roosevelt came up with the policy, “Square Deal”, which broke up big trusts

June 17, 1902 Congress passed the Reclamation Act

May 1908, during Roosevelt’s second term, he held a conference on conservation in Washington, D.C.

Square Deal

Second Term President

May 1908, during Roosevelt’s second term, he held a conference on conservation in Washington, D.C.

The National Conservation Commission was formed as a result of the meeting

Another Conference was held in 1909 with International attendees

Panama

Congress passed the Spooner Bill in June 1902. Authorizing the construction of the Panama Canal

Panama rebelled against Colombia. In order to keep Colombia from putting down the rebellion, the United States positioned a gunboat in Panama’s harbor

Panama declared its independence as a Republic on November 6, 1903

Roosevelt’s Foreign Affairs Policies Roosevelt was

criticized for his “Gunboat Diplomacy”

Roosevelt was know for his Big Stick Policy in Foreign affairs.

“Speak softly but carry a big stick”

Russia and Japan

Roosevelt brought together Russia and Japan at a meeting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire during the Summer of 1905

On September 5, both sides compromised and signed a peace treaty

Roosevelt mediated the agreement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Teddy refused to accept the $37,000 prize and donated the money to a committee for industrial peace

Goodbye, Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt left the Presidency at the age of 51 in 1909

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