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Born in New York 1858
Roosevelt was born to an older Dutch family who had settled in America in the seventeenth century. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
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President Theodore Roosevelt
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Accepted to Harvard
He studied vigourously at Harvard and soon after graduation studied politics in Germany before entering the political field. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
First Political Job
He was elected to the Assembly of New York State, holding office for three years and called himself an ardent reformer. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Abandoned Political Work
Because of ill health and the death of his wife, Roosevelt stepped down from the political field for some time. He became a passionate hunter and strong advocate for outdoor life. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Appointed by President Harrison as a member of the Civil Service Commision
Roosevelt retained this office until 1895 where he was promoted to Director of the Police Department. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Assistant Secretary of the Navy under McKinley
While in this office he prepared for the Cuban War. When the war broke out in 1898 he went to Cuba as a lieutenant colonel of a regiment of volunteer calvary. He won great fame as a strong leader in this war. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.
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Elected Governer of State of New York
Roosevelt invested in thisposition for two years with a businesslike amd vigourous attitude. He would have sought reelection, but the Republicans chose him as their candidate for the vice presidency. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt-. N.p. n. d. web. 18. Feb. 2013 -
Assasination of President McKinley
Upon President William McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt was then expected to take on the Presidency. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Roosevelt elected to full term Presidency
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Roosevelt tried to ease the tension between Russia and Japan.
Because both parties refused to come to the International Conference because of the other, Roosevelt decided to step in and work towards peace for the two powers. The countries then reached a treaty late 1905, thanks to Roosevelt. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Loses Presidency to Woodrow Wilson in 1912
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Roosevelt passes away in his sleep
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