Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest in 1912, then gave a 90-minute speech with blood seeping into his shirt. The bullet had passed through his eyeglass case and a 50-page folded copy of the speech.[1]
- Roosevelt kept boxing as president until a punch left him blind in his left eye, a fact not made public until many years later.[1]
- The teddy bear is named after Roosevelt, following an incident on a 1902 hunting trip in Mississippi.[1]
- After seeing reporters huddled in the rain outside the White House, Roosevelt gave them a room inside, effectively inventing the presidential press briefing.[1]
- Roosevelt is the only president to have received the Medal of Honor, awarded by Bill Clinton in 2001 for his charge at San Juan Hill.[1]
- Theodore Roosevelt was alive at the same time as Arthur Schopenhauer — their lives overlapped for 2 years (1858–1860).[1][2][3][4]
- Theodore Roosevelt shares a birthday with Sylvia Plath: both were born on October 27.[1][2][5][6]
- Theodore Roosevelt lived to about 61, from 1858 until 1919.[1][2]
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., also known as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years. He served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley for six months in 1901, assuming the presidency after McKinley's assassination. As president, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive Era policies.[1]
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Questions About Theodore Roosevelt
When was Theodore Roosevelt born?
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, and died on January 6, 1919.
How old was Theodore Roosevelt at death?
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, and died on January 6, 1919, at age 60.
What was Theodore Roosevelt known for?
Theodore Roosevelt was known for: 26th US President, Rough Rider. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., also known as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years. He served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley for six months in 1901, assuming the presidency after McKinley's assassination. As president, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive Era policies.
Who was alive at the same time as Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt's closest contemporary was Andrew Carnegie. Their lives overlapped for 61 years.
Sources
- Theodore Roosevelt — Wikipedia. Text available under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theodore Roosevelt (Q33866) — Wikidata
- Arthur Schopenhauer — Wikipedia
- Arthur Schopenhauer (Q38193) — Wikidata
- Sylvia Plath — Wikipedia
- Sylvia Plath (Q133054) — Wikidata
- Portrait: Theodore Roosevelt by the Pach Bros.jpg — Wikimedia Commons. Adam Cuerden, Public domain