THEODORE ROOSEVELT

26th President of the US 1901-1909

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The Election• 1.President: Theodore Roosevelt Number 26 VP - William Howard

Taft

• 2. Political Party - Republican • 3. Term of Office 1901-1909 • 4. Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? • William McKinley (Republican) preceded him and William Howard

Taft (Republican) followed him • 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the

presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail.

• Upon the assassination of William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt became President. At 43 he was the youngest president of the US.

The Office• 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically

associated with this president? If so, list and explain them.

• Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick. Progressivism. Trust Buster. Square Deal.

• 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer.

 • Choice. He considered finishing McKinley’s term as

his first term and the election in 1904 as his second term.

 

Domestic Issues and Events• 1902 – Coal Miner’s Strike

(Threatened to Federalize the mines)

• 1906 – The Jungle, Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, Muckraker, Hepburn Act

Foreign Policy and Events

• 1903 – Supported rebellion in Panama against the Colombian government

• 1904 – Roosevelt Corollary, Panama Canal Begins

• 1905 – Russo/Japanese War mediation

• 1907 – Gentlemen’s Agreement