Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

Men are known to be leaders for what they have done for society and what they have done with themselves in their small time that they have on this earth. Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most inspiring leaders because he was president and he was a policeman and even in a war. He took all these experiences and wisdom to lead this country. "When war with Spain finally broke out in April of 1898, Roosevelt resigned from his government post to organize the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the "Rough Riders". (Icon of the American Century) This shows that the government trusted him to go to battle for our country not just as a soldier but as a leader and a respected commander. This also shows how he resigned his post for a lower paying but still highly respected position. He led the Calvary with gusto and he fought valiantly for our country and lived to tell the tale. He took office after the president died but he took hold of the reigns and steered our country on to better and greater things. "He took the view that the President as a "steward of the people" should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by law or the Constitution." I did not usurp power," he wrote, "but I did greatly broaden the use of executive power".( Historical Association) He is a great leader for the way he lead not by force or by being mean he lead by focusing the people and showing them where to go. He led by showing and using himself as an example, he was a figure and a symbol and a hope for the American people. He truly was a steward of the people by helping and leading all in one. He didn't just control the government he shared it with the people and allowed them to have a say in all the things he did.

Theodore Roosevelt was both strong mentally and physically. He kept in good shape all his life even though as a child he was very sickly. 'He spent long hours with the exercise paraphernalia, greatly increasing his strength, stamina, and agility. He began taking lessons in both boxing and wrestling and eventually learned jujitsu," (Icon of the American Century) he could beat almost any opponent that faced him he showed this strength thorough his life by going into the police and even into a war. He showed his strength through the way he ran this country by grabbing the bull by the horns. "He lifted dumbbells and exercised in a room of the house converted into a gymnasium. He took boxing lessons to defend himself and to test his competitive spirit. "(Icon of the American Century) this shows that even though he was sick and skinny and scrawny as a little kid he had the will power to go and try and improve himself physically. He grew in his competitive spirit and that's another reason why he was so good at politics. He was a highly prestigious president and definitely deserves the titles of brave, leader, and strong. He deserved all the awards that he got for his efforts in the war and as a police man and especially as a president.

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