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Puzzle Solution Teddy Roosevelt 26 th President! “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt Personal Life Born October 27, 1858 in New York, NY Married twice Had 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls Was a republican In February of 1884 Roosevelt suffered a double tragedy when his mother and first wife died within hours of one another

The 26 th President The youngest president Served 2 terms He became president the first term because he was the vice president for William McKinley who was assassinated He felt that a president “should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by the Constitution” Ran for President again for the Bull Moose Party (Progressive Party) and lost

Roosevelt’s Views Sided with the unions Used the Sherman Antitrust Act against businesses Established the US Forestry Service Conservationist who increased national forests, set aside land for public use, and worked on irrigation projects.

Achievements During the Spanish- American war Roosevelt was a lieutenant colonel of the “Rough Rider” Regiment He ensured the construction of the Panama Canal He won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War

The Square Deal Everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed Had a lot of government regulation of business

The story of “Teddy” The teddy bear got its name from Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. In November 1902 he refused to shoot a bear cub that was brought for him to shoot because it did not have a chance to defend itself. This act of kindness led to the stuffed bear toys being called ‘Teddy Bears’.