Theodore Roosevelt

Born into a wealthy, loving family in New York, in 1858,  Theodore Roosevelt was a weak, sickly boy who eventually grew much stronger.  His father taught him to love the outdoors, animals, and people.  At age 22, he married Alice Hathaway and lived happily for about 3 years, until she died on February 13, 1884, while giving birth to a daughter.  Later on, he married his childhood sweetheart, Edith Kermit Carow.  After the Spanish-American War, Teddy became Vice-President under President McKinley.  Shortly after he had won his second term as President, in 1901, President McKinley was shot and killed.  Roosevelt then served as President for almost 4 years and won a second term in 1904.  As President of the United States, he is most remembered for beginning the building of the Panama Canal on May 4, 1904. 

To honor one of our most sincere Presidents, the Teddy Bear toy is named after Theodore Roosevelt!  One of his most famous quotes is,   "With self-discipline most anything is possible."   He lived by his own quote, because Teddy Roosevelt was one of the toughest and most disciplined Presidents we have ever had!  How was he so tough?  For one thing, he was the leader of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War.  Also, he was a politician, and you have to be pretty tough for that!  After living a full life he died on January 6, 1919, at the age of 60. As he lay dying, he bluntly murmured, "Put out the light.”  Then he died.  We will never forget this great President of the United States of America, Theodore Roosevelt.