Teddy Roosevelt's Presidency

Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt-26th President (1901-1909)

• He was born in New York City on October 27,1858, and passed away on January 6,1919
• He was born in a family of wealth
• Vice President of the U.S but at 42 became president
• Became president after the assasination of President McKinley
• He reffered to the the white house as a "bully pulpit" by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. in other words basically its a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak about any issue. Term is used today to describe the presidents power to influence public