Key Facts
- Term
- 1901--1909
- Party
- Republican
- Vice President
- Charles W. Fairbanks
- First Lady
- Edith Roosevelt
- Home State
- New York
- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1919
Biography
Roosevelt became president at 42 after McKinley's assassination — the youngest person to hold the office.
Key Events & Accomplishments
- Built the Panama Canal
- Conserved 230 million acres of public land
- Won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War (1906)
- Signed the Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act (1906)
Election Results
| Year | Opponent | Electoral Vote | Popular Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Alton B. Parker | 336-140 | +18.8% |
Notable Quotes
“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.”
Did You Know?
- Roosevelt was shot in the chest while campaigning in 1912 and still delivered his 90-minute speech.
- The teddy bear was named after him.