Theodore Roosevelt

Born into a wealthy New York family in 1858, Roosevelt overcame childhood illness through determination and built a lifelong passion for adventure, public service, and reform. As president, he championed the “Square Deal,” regulating big business, protecting workers, and preserving vast natural landscapes through the national parks system. A dynamic and forceful leader, he redefined the presidency with moral conviction and bold action, shaping America’s modern identity as both a progressive nation and an emerging world power.