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Theodore Roosevelt, bynames Teddy Roosevelt and TR, (born October 27, 1858, New York, New York, U.S.—died January 6, 1919, Oyster Bay, New York), 26th president of the United States (1901–09) and a writer, naturalist, and soldier.

Theodore Roosevelt unexpectedly became the 26th president of the United States in September 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley. Young and physically robust, he brought new energy to...

Presidents The biography for President Roosevelt and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore...

(1858-1919) Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? Theodore Roosevelt was governor of New York before becoming U.S. vice president. At age 42, Roosevelt became the youngest man to assume the U.S....

Theodore Roosevelt served as president from 1901-1909, ascending to the office after the assassination of William McKinley. In foreign policy, Roosevelt advocated for a stronger army and navy, and increased American intervention in Latin America through declaring the "Roosevelt Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine and constructing the Panama Canal.

A timeline of significant events in the life of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. He took office after the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 and was particularly noted for making the United States a strong presence in international affairs.

Theodore Roosevelt John Singer Sargent (1858-1919) Theodore Roosevelt was born at 28 East 20th Street, New York City on October 27, 1858. He was the second child of Theodore and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. His father was a glass importer and one of New York City's leading philanthropists.

Overview Theodore Roosevelt, who came into office in 1901 and served until 1909, is considered the first modern President because he significantly expanded the influence and power of the executive office. From the Civil War to the turn of the twentieth century, the seat of power in the national government resided in the U.S. Congress.