Theodore Roosevelt, The Man, The Myth, The Legend Theodore Roosevelt, feared by many political figures, but accepted amongst the people. He loved the feeling of power. A common quote by President Roosevelt was "Speak softly and carry a big stick...", he was a reserved man, but yet not afraid to voice his opinon. Up until his death Roosevelt always had a voice in the public and is still recognized and one of our greatest presidents. "…showed first 75 words of 468 total…

…showed last 75 words of 468 total…his face sits sculptured on Mount Everest. Roosevelt was determined to live his life to the fullest, after his presidency he took an African Safari. While campaigning in Milwaukee, he was shot in the chest by a fanatic. Roosevelt soon recovered, but his words at that time would have been applicable at the time of his death in 1919: "No man has had a happier life than I have led; a happier life in every way."