The Joy of Life - a biography of Theodore Roosevelt

by Mary Beth Smith

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Theodore Roosevelt's life seemed to be directing him towards an ultimate purpose. He was headed in the direction of genius--genius at political leadership. He was perhaps the most perfectly prepared president we have ever had. He seemed to understand this while leading a group of men called the Rough Riders. He understood that it was up to him to lead ordinary people, Americans of mixed ancestry, ordinary, courageous people, to a better life. Working to correct inhumane living and working conditions, he bettered the lives of the then and future Americans. He also led the United States into the Twentieth Century and made it a world power.

INTRODUCTION

CHILDHOOD

YOUTH

N.Y. LEGISLATURE

THE BAD LANDS

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER

POLICE COMMISSIONER

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

THE ROUGH RIDERS

THE GOVERNORSHIP

THE VICE PRESIDENCY

THE PRESIDENCY

DOMESTIC POLICY

FOREIGN POLICY

FAMILY

WORLD CITIZEN

THE BULL MOOSE PARTY

RIVER OF DOUBT

WORLD WAR I

DEATH

EPILOGUE

AFTERWORD

FOOTNOTES

BIBLIOGRAPHY


Theodore Roosevelt Association


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