Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt Jr October 27 1858 January 6 1919 also known as Teddy or T R was the 26th president of the United States serving from 1901 to 1909 Roosevelt previously was involved in New York politics including serving as the states 33rd governor for two years He served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley for six months in 1901 assuming the presidency after McKinleys assassination As president Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for antitrust and Progressive policies