At this point in history, a victor of war is a victor of the public sphere. Theodore Roosevelt's success in the Spanish-American War opened every political door for his future. And his Easterner turned Westerner persona allowed him to appeal to most every aspect of American life at the time.

Theodore Roosevelt asks to form a 'rough riders' regiment to fight in World War I.

King George and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States in June of 1939.

Eleanor clashed at times with her mother-in-law, Sara Delano Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his wife on Valentine's Day, 1901.

January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.

Theodore Roosevelt marries Edith Carow and they settle down in Sagamore Hill, New York.

FDR remained calm when hearing of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.

FDR opens his campaign with a humorous speech about Fala, his scottie dog.

As a young man, Theodore Roosevelt was weak, had a poor heart, and was not expected to live a very long life. Yet during his years at Harvard, he rose to popularity among the university's most prestigious clubs, fought for the lightweight boxing championship, was among the top of his class, and even fell in love.

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Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.

After a terrible early childhood, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Aunt “Bamie” suggests she be sent to Madame Souvestre’s girl’s school just outside London. This instills Eleanor with the characteristics of being independent-minded, intellectually alive, and socially conscious.