One of the most colorful Presidents of the United States was Teddy Roosevelt. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. His parents were Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch. "Teedie," as his close friends and family called him, was the second child of four. As he grew up he developed a love of natural history and reading, as well as hunting, boxing, and wrestling. He was educated in expensive private elementary …showed first 75 words of 1131 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1131 total…much for him, and Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at home in 1919. He had been the first president to ride in a car, fly in an airplane, and travel abroad while in office. Although he was President so long ago, his actions still make an impact on America today. Sources: "Theodore Roosevelt" @ http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/, 5/31/00 Encarta Encyclopedia 99 (CD-ROM) Microsoft Corporation, 1999 Student Handbook. Vol. 2. USA:Southwestern Company, 1982. American Odyssey. Columbus, Ohio: MacMillan/ McGraw Hill, 1992