On This Day In History President Theodore Roosevelt Was Born

As History.com notes, President Theodore Roosevelt was born on this date in 1858.

Theodore Roosevelt, the future 26th president of the United States, is born in New York City. A dynamic and energetic politician, Theodore Roosevelt is credited with creating the modern presidency.

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And if you want to learn more about President Roosevelt, I suggest Edmund Morris’ outstanding biography trilogy. 

Happy Birthday To President Theodore Roosevelt

As Biography.com notes, today is the birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Born in New York City on October 27, 1858, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was governor of New York before becoming U.S. vice president. At age 42, Teddy Roosevelt became the youngest man to assume the U.S. presidency; He became commander-in-chief after President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, and won a second term in 1904. Known for his anti-monopoly policies and ecological conservationism, Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in ending the Russo-Japanese War. He died in New York on January 6, 1919.

You can read the rest of the piece and watch a video of Roosevelt via the below link:

http://www.biography.com/people/theodore-roosevelt-9463424


You can also learn more about Roosevelt by reading excellent Edmund Morris' three-volume biography.

Colonel Roosevelt: Edmund Morris' Third and Final Volume of his Biography of Theodore Roosevelt

I look forward to reading Edmund Morris' third and final volume in his fine biography of one of our most fascinating, if not greatest presidents. Theodore Roosevelt led a full and wonderful life.

Colonel Roosevelt covers his post-presidency. The former president, who preferred to be called Colonel (from his Rough Rider days), rather than Mr. President, was a prolific writer, went on an African safari, won the Nobel Peace prize, formed a third political party (Bull Moose) and ran for president again, and survived an assassination attempt.

I thoroughly enjoyed Morris' first two volumes, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex, and I'm sure I'll thoroughly enjoy Colonel Roosevelt as well.

Below is a link to a review of Morris' book by Nicholas Basbanes in The Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/features/books/la-ca-edmund-morris-20101121,0,3351631.story