1858–1919
26th President of the United States, Author, Explorer, Soldier, Naturalist
Born into a wealthy New York family, Theodore Roosevelt overcame severe childhood asthma by embracing a "strenuous life" of physical activity. He served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy before resigning to lead the "Rough Riders" in the Spanish-American War. After serving as Governor of New York and Vice President, he became the youngest U.S. President following William McKinley's assassination. He was a champion of the "Square Deal," known for trust-busting, environmental conservation, and the construction of the Panama Canal.