The Great Day Of My Life

Theodore was very interested the Spanish-American war. So he lifted his government post to organize a volunteer cavalry, which was known as the Rough Riders. In 1898, Theodore led the volunteer cavalry to San Juan Hill in the battle of San Juan Heights. He was known as a war hero and nominated witch was he was given the Congressional Medal of Honor. In 1898 New York elected Theodore as the governor of the state of New York.

Roosevelt and his squad were making their way to San Juan Hill and all of a sudden all hell broke lose. They were outnumbered and backed up behind the hill. Then Roosevelt started telling everyone to follow him and they will make it. Most of the US soldiers didn’t want to follow Roosevelt at first because they didn’t have orders to do so. But Roosevelt said that they didn’t have time to wait for orders and that he was the one who now gave orders, so follow me or die sitting here. So after thinking it over all of the soldiers that were left followed Roosevelt over the hill with everything they had and whipped Spain until they surrendered. Roosevelt then became famous or known for the victory at San Juan

The deadly horseman chased the el cobardes up the hill of San Juan. This all happened all the way back in July of 1898. Roosevelt led one of his most famous charges racing up the nearby Kettle Hill. Teddy went from zero to one hundred real quick. Teddy must of eaten his oats on that day because the Spanish unleashed the beast inside of him. The horseman fought them off with their astonishing eight thousand fighting against only five hundred. Although the numbers were tremendously different, the Spanish put up an extremely good fight. No matter how good they did it was never enough to defeat the legend, Theodore Roosevelt. It has been told that Theodore Roosevelt was on fire while charging in towards the Spaniards. The word that is going

Despite his wealthy and educational background, he was not only a hero because of his presidency. He was a unique president, he suffered from poliomyelitis (Polio) disease which disabled his legs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Commonly known by his initials FDR, he was the thirty-second president of the United States of America. FDR Knew that he would have to deal with the Great Depression in his first term. Nevertheless, he knew that he will deal with the war he still took the risk and ran for office for the fourth time. Risk and disease never beat a hero to take actions to save a nation and the world.

Though horrible, this traumatic day made Teddy a stronger man and taught him to face hardship, an important skill for leaders and Presidents. Teddy went on a hiatus from politics to the Dakota Territory, where he hunted and fell in love with nature, a love that he transform into a crusade that he would defend with gusto when in the office of President. In returning to politics, Roosevelt served in various other public service positions, including New York Governor and President McKinley’s Secretary of the Navy. In 1898, the outbreak of the Spanish-American War moved Teddy to action, and he founded the Rough Riders. The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry that led the charge at San Juan in 1898, a famous Battle that would earn Roosevelt a nomination for the Medal of Honor. His experience with the Rough Riders taught him invaluable leadership and gave him a vital military perspective that he would capitalize upon in office. In 1901, Theodore Roosevelt was elected to serve as the Vice President of the United States alongside U.S. President William McKinley. On the fateful day of the President’s assassination, September 14, 1901, Teddy became the President of the United States.

Citizens of the United States were questioning their nation’s unity from 1929 to 1945. They were in a time of misfortune and they were in need of a leader to take charge. Franklin D. Roosevelt was courageous because he led the nation through the Great Depression, World War II, and he contributed to finding a cure for polio.

America has seen the likes of some of the greatest, most dynamic, most influential leaders to walk this earth, but one of the most electrifying of them all seized his opportunity and created a history and a legacy like none other. A man so influential, in fact, that his niece’s husband, another president of the United States, looked up to him as his idol. An unfortunate turn of events left a window wide open for this outstanding man, Theodore Roosevelt, to follow his destiny and leave a lasting impact on America and its inhabitants. He was the 26th and youngest president of the United States, forever changing what it meant to be president. Roosevelt was the first truly modern president of the United States, expanding the power of presidency, using executive orders, and presidential proclamations in ways that had never been done before. He ruled his nation with passion, just as he had fought for it with passion. Rightfully so, Theodore Roosevelt serves as a celebrated icon in the decorated history of the United States, and his legacy will forever be remembered by each and every citizen of the United States of America.

Theodore Roosevelt had held many high level positions in political office, as well as leading men during the Spanish-American War in Cuba. As a New York State Assemblyman, Roosevelt wrote more bills than any of his predecessors. He had become a major political figure in state politics. With the help of his friend, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, Roosevelt was appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy by President William McKinley (Howland, p. 58). When the war was declared, Roosevelt resigned from the Navy Department and assembled a Regiment of cowboys that was led by him during the war. They were called the “Rough Riders” (Roosevelt, p. 167). After returning from the war, Roosevelt was elected as the governor of New York. He spent majority of his time in the office cleaning up the corruption and “machine

Roosevelt’s actions in WWII, she was extremely active and played a very public role in support of the US in the war. For instance, Mrs. Roosevelt founded the Office of Civilian Defense along with Mayor LaGuardia which sought to involve American civilian volunteers in war preparations and assistance to the troops. This not only assisted the troops abroad, but also gave America hope and the ability to display nationalism and support for our nation. In addition, Mrs. Roosevelt toured England and visited with American forces providing much needed morale for the Allied troops. Mrs. Roosevelt received outstandingly positive press from the media for these trips which were very difficult for her (remember that she was quite depressed and had to suppress her feelings). In fact, during one tour in the South Pacific, Admiral William Halsey stated, "she alone accomplished more good than any other person, or any groups of civilians, who had passed through my area." In my opinion, Mrs. Roosevelt’s groundbreaking and courageous acts in WWII could be compared to that of a

In 1884, bereaved by the deaths of his mother and his wife, Alice Hathaway Lee (who died giving birth to a daughter who did survive). He left New York and retired to his ranch in the Dakota Territory. He spent the next two years ranching and hunting for big game. In 1886, Roosevelt both remarried In 1887 he met and subsequently with Edith Carow, and re entered politics. After an unsuccessful campaign in 1886 for mayor of New York City and a failed bid to get on the national Republican ticket in 1888. He was finally, in 1889, appointed United States Civil Service Commissioner. He was re-appointed in 1893, from 1895 to 1897, he served as New York City's police commissioner. In 1896, Roosevelt had once again tried and failed to get a spot on the national Republican ticket. McKinley won that election and appointed Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy, where "TR", as he was called. Worked to broaden and upgrade the service. In 1898, Roosevelt, along with physician and soldier Leonard Wood, formed the Rough Riders, The Rough Riders' victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba made Roosevelt a popular national figure. After that (in 1899), he was elected governor of New York, as governor. He followed his own mind and heart above the wishes of the Republican Party. Nevertheless, in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became William McKinley's Vice President; and when McKinley was

This famous war hero’s first battle wasn’t until 1915 when he went on an expedition to Mexico as a member of John J. Pershing’s staff. His job was to conduct cavalry patrols at Fort Bliss, near the border. Later, he was an aid on an expedition of Francisco “Pancho” Villa, and

Many of you might have read about the daring exploits of our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt (TR), about how he was shot in the chest and then proceeded to give a 90 minute speech. Did you know that he spoke six languages and wrote 35 books, or that he was the youngest President of his time, the first to win the Nobel Prize and the only one to win the Medal of Honor? It’s no doubt that TR was an accomplished man by any standard.

James Franklin Bell, he was born on January 9, 1856 in Kentucky. General bell served as a commander during the Philippine-American war from 1898 to 1902. During his time in the Philippians, in February of 1901, he was promoted and became the youngest brigadier general in the army. He later received a Medal of Honor for his actions as a leader that took place on September 9, 1899 in the Philippines. It was said in the official citation that he “charged 7 insurgents with his pistol and compelled the surrender of the captain and 2 privates under a close fire from the remaining insurgents concealed in a bamboo thicket”. He was a courageous officer that stood his ground, and had brilliant ideas on how wars should be fought. After his time in the Philippines he served as the chief of staff of the United States Army from 1906 1910. He would later go on to serve as the Department of the East and held this command until he died in 1919. General Bell, although he graduated WestPoint the the bottom 50% of his class he went on to devote his whole life to the U.S. Army.

A couple of years later in 1889 Roosevelt is back into politics. Roosevelt now has his first job back as a member on the U.S. Civil Service Commission, this is where he commanded a reform effort to exchange patronage with merit in the handing out government jobs. The year is 1895, Roosevelt now the New York City police commissioner. The work Roosevelt is showing a police commissioner in New York City impressed the government. Months later Roosevelt was eating dinner with his family in his New York home, when he hear someone knocking on the door at the door was a government official telling him about the job they wanted him to take. Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Roosevelt, is the brain and muscle in the war with Spain. This war is known as the Spanish American War this marks and important point in The United States of America history. This war ended Spain colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and gave The United States the

Theodore Roosevelt was an inspiring man; he was not just one of United States greatest presidents, but one of the most important in the U.S. history. His life was the most adventurous and interesting of all the presidents. He was an explorer, a hunter, a rancher, a naturalist, an author, and a soldier. He was the first president-reformer in the modern era. All the courage he had, helped him gain or capture the public’s imagination like no president had done before since Andrew Jackson. He was a progressive leader and a great nationalist that made more extensive the presidency’s power at the expense of the states, the Congress, and large business. While he was encouraging the labor movement, he was also increasing the regulation of