Theodore+Roosevelt

==Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York on October 27, 1858. He had three other siblings in his family. As a child, he was taught by private teachers and enjoyed the outdoors. When he was older, he went to Harvard College. He went into politics soon after and was elected into the Assembly of New York. His first wife died, but remarried six years later. He ran for mayor of New York City, but lost. He then helped Benjamin Harrison campaign for the presidential race. President Harrison appointed him to the U.S. Civil Service Commission after he won. He was re-appointed during Grover Cleveland's presidency. He was later appointed to assistant secretary of the Navy during William McKinley's first presidency. During the beginning of McKinley's second term, Roosevelt was vice president. After the assassination of McKinley, Roosevelt became president and would be elected again for a second term.==

__[|Washington Post]__ **September 16, 1902**  

Better Lives! Honesty, Trust, Reform! These are all components of our new approaching lives. President Roosevelt is the most progressive president we’ve had, he wants change, and he thrives for it. Our country is corrupt and out of control. We need reforms and President Roosevelt has them. Unlike past presidents he isn’t scared or frightened. He’s seen what he wants and he’s pushing for it! He’s not only striving for an improved and more honest government, he’s fighting for the people. President Roosevelt is making changes in government, for the good of the people, which no other president has. With the help of the federal government, President Roosevelt resolved the Coal Miners Strike. The mine owners granted them a set work day of 9 hours, stopping over working, and a salary raise. He also fought for the farmers, winning them a set railroad price for shipping. The United States of America is a better place thanks to President Roosevelt. Article by: Mary Murphy



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