Theodore Roosevelt
Tags: ROOSEVELT, Theodore, 1858-1919; BIOGRAPHIES; PRESIDENTS -- United States; UNITED States -- History -- 1865-1921; SPANISH-American War, 1898
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- Theodore Roosevelt. // Young Reader's Guide to Our Presidents;2007, p34
A biography of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, is presented. Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American War. He led a group of soldiers called the "Rough Riders." In 1898 Roosevelt became governor of New York. Two years later, President William McKinley asked...
- Forward March: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt. Parachin, Victor M. // History Magazine;Dec2011/Jan2012, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p12
The article provides a biography of former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. He graduated from Harvard University in 1880 and was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1881. He fought as a Lieutenant Colonel in Cuba during the Spanish-American War with the Rough Riders regiment of the U.S....
- "Cannon and Camera"—Photography and Colonialism in the Américas. Gabara, Esther // English Language Notes;Fall/Winter2006, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p45
This article presents an exploration of the ethical difficulties seen in war photography documenting the 1899 campaign of U.S. expansion into the central Americas. The author highlights an apparent moral questioning present by the camera operators throughout the imperialist expansion, and...
- Last of the Rough Riders. Jones, V. C. // American Heritage;Aug1969, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p42
The article features Jesse Langdon, one of the last surviving veterans of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish-American War. Langdon who grew up in North Dakota was six years old when he met President Theodore Roosevelt. He was enlisted in Rough Riders shortly before his...
- CHARGING INTO FAME. // Time;7/3/2006, Vol. 168 Issue 1, p60
The article discusses former United States President Theodore Roosevelt's career as a lieutenant colonel for the Army during the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt volunteered to the army after the U.S. battleship Maine was sabotaged, and helped the nation win due to his leadership of the "Rough...
- A second charge. Koerner, Brendan I. // U.S. News & World Report;09/08/97, Vol. 123 Issue 9, p14
Considers how aficionados of US President Theodore Roosevelt are attempting to win Roosevelt the credit he deserves for his effort in the Spanish-American War. The effort of New York's Theodore Roosevelt Association in taking its appeal directly to US President Bill Clinton; The belief that the...
- Theodore Roosevelt. // Profiles of U.S. Presidents;2007, p67
Examines the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Biographical information; Cabinet members; Belief in a strong president; Policies such as trust-busting and environmental conservation; People's opinion of Roosevelt; Impact of Roosevelt's presidency.
- Young `Teedie.' Zuber, Shari Lyn // Cobblestone;Mar1993, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p6
Recounts the childhood of Theodore Roosevelt, who later became president of the United States. Birth in New York City in 1858; Parents; Family's wealth; Illnesses as a child; How he was taught by his mother; How he developed his great love of reading and learning; Lifelong interest in nature...
- `A romp in the old barn.' Calkins, Virginia // Cobblestone;Mar1993, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p30
Describes life at home with Theodore Roosevelt, both as governor of New York and as president of the United States. How Roosevelt loved to play games with his children; Playing hide-and-seek in the White House; Pets kept by the Roosevelt children; How one of his sons brought a pony into the...
