Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 27, 1858. He was the second of the four children by the parents of Theodore and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. Theodore was a puny kid when he was little and suffered from bad asthma. This kept him from being able to get out and play like other kidsStefan Lorant 13-17 When Theodore was about 12, his father told him that he would need a strong body to give his mind a chance to develop fully. The next year, while alone on a trip to Maine, Theodore was tormented by two big...
sites as national monuments and worked to preserve wildlife. He also created the first 51 federal bird reservations and established the first four national game preserves Lewis Gould pg41-42, 199-207. In 1919 Theodore would pass away at his home in Oyster Bay, New York.

In conclusion, because of his intelligence, family orientation, and dedication to the people, Theodore Roosevelt was admired and respected. "The Life And Times of Theodore Roosevelt" by Stefan Lorant, paints an honest picture of an American hero. Theodore Roosevelt was a cowboy, a boxer, a father, and most importantly, a President of the United States.