Little-Known Facts about Teddy Roosevelt

I find Teddy Roosevelt to be one of the most fascinating presidents of all time. He led the Rough Riders, dismantled monopolies as a trust buster, and spearheaded the building of the Panama Canal. I can't learn enough about this guy.

I found an article that highlights 18 little-known facts about Teddy: 18 Things You Didn't Know About Teddy Roosevelt

But I'm sure this article is missing interesting facts not covered in the history books. Can any of you guys share something noteworthy about T.R. that even history buffs might not know? If you know an interesting if little known fact about any of the other presidents, feel free to share those as well.

 

Not to mention with a New Yorker Brahman tone and air of unintended perhaps intended superiority. Imaging him thundering out "charge" is difficult.

But they didn't follow the feisty and tough son of a bitch because of his voice.

 

 

 

They loved him.

 

 

And for a trooper that's enough.

 

 

 

Nope.

 

 

That's based on his experience and habit it turns out of resisting political corruption or excessive influence, coercion and strict adherence to a party leader's platforms and agendas. And in particular that found within the 'party boss' systems inherent to political parties, in the 19th century American political scene.

 

 

 

In this case, it was Governor of NY, T. Roosevelt vs. the famous Republican Party Boss of NY; T.C. Platt.

 

 

 

 

The feud was over a political appointment... a Governor's prerogative. But the system of the day and to a degree to this day, had the party boss dictating who would get what-where-why...ie. political patronage.

 

 

 

 

 

TR refused Platt's dictum's and even when threatened with the loss of the powerful political support of the NY Republican caucus, held out until Platt caved. It comes to us from a letter written to a friend when, in discussing the event, TR wrote: 'I have always been fond of the West African proverb: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." ' "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Theodore Roosevelt Dam/Theodore Roosevelt lake. Salt river, Phoenix, AZ.

 

3. Theodore Roosevelt National Park. NPS. North Dakota.

 

4. USS Theodore Roosevelt. CVN 71. Currently on station at Norfolk Naval yard. Norfolk, VA.

 

5. Theodore Roosevelt Center. Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND. See: http://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/About-Us.aspx

 

6. Theodore Roosevelt Association. See: http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/index.htm

 

7. Theodore Roosevelt Island and National Memorial. Potomac River, Washington D.C.

 

8. Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt Prize in Naval History.

 

9. Roosevelt Avenue. San Antonio, TX.

 

10. Roosevelt Road. Chicago, ILL.

 

12. Roosevelt Elk Herd.  Redwood NP. NPS. California. And Olympic NP. NPS. Washington.

 

13. Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. See: http://www.utrtca.com/

 

14. USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN-600). Decommissioned and stricken from service in 1995 as part of the SSRP.

 

15. USS Theodore Roosevelt (ID-1478). Decommissioned, USN, and sold for commercial usage July 1919. Sold for scrap in 1950.

 

 

 

 

 

And last but not least, as this can continue in various forms covering various streets etc.....one of my personal favorites as a soldier.

 

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.  Brigadier General, USA. MOH, DSC, SS, PH, LOH, Croix de guerre. 26th US Infantry Regiment 'Blue Spaders', 1st United States Infantry Division 'Big Red One' and Asst Division Commander (ADC). Later ADC, 4th United States Infantry Division, 'Ivy', Utah Beach, Operation Overlord.

 

See: http://www.theodore-roosevelt.com/tedjr.html

 

Great list!  Had no idea that many organizations were named in his honor.

 

I recently saw a documentary on FDR. It turns out that FDR's idol was none other than his esteemed cousin Teddy. Like Theodore, Franklin D. Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Governor of New York. In addition, both men dropped out of Columbia Law School.

 

He was as they say up in ND. A real "corker''.

 

I personally would have rode with the old bastard anywhere anytime.