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Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. was the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He was also governor of New York, a historian, naturalist, explorer, soldier, and author. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, Roosevelt formed the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known as the "Rough Riders." He wrote 35 books, covering such diverse topics as outdoor life, natural history, the American frontier, political history, naval history, and an autobiography.

  • Nationality: American
  • Birth Date: 27 Oct 1858
  • Death Date: 6 Jan 1919
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Spanish-American War: The Rough Riders in Tampa
The Rough Riders’ time in Tampa is filled with misunderstandings which they deal with as best they can.