The document discusses the Theodore Roosevelt Association, which was founded in 1919 to preserve the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. It outlines Roosevelt's extensive political career and accomplishments, including establishing over 200 million acres of federal land reservations. As president, he expanded executive power and tackled issues like trusts and consumer protection laws. Roosevelt made significant contributions to conservation, foreign policy, and the modern presidency.

2. Theodore Roosevelt Association

3. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920,

4. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association is a national historical society

5. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association is a national historical society and public service organization that has perpetuated the memory and legacy

6. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association is a national historical society and public service organization that has perpetuated the memory and legacy of our nation’s 26th President through an array of historical and cultural activities.

7. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association is a national historical society and public service organization that has perpetuated the memory and legacy of our nation’s 26th President through an array of historical and cultural activities. Its members come from every state and have diverse backgrounds,

8. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association is a national historical society and public service organization that has perpetuated the memory and legacy of our nation’s 26th President through an array of historical and cultural activities. Its members come from every state and have diverse backgrounds, But they all share a keen interest in history

9. Theodore Roosevelt Association Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association is a national historical society and public service organization that has perpetuated the memory and legacy of our nation’s 26th President through an array of historical and cultural activities. Its members come from every state and have diverse backgrounds, But they all share a keen interest in history and in furthering the legacy of one of America’s first modern presidents.

10. TR held many positions during his lifetime

11. 1881 Elected to New York State Assembly from New York City

12. Deputy Sheriff in the Dakota Territory

13. 1889-1895 U.S. Civil Service Commissioner

14. 1895 -1897 President of the Board of Police Commissioners, New York City

15. 1897 Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy

16. 1898 Lieutenant-Colonel of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment

17. 1898 Elected Governor of New York State

18. 1901 Vice President of the United States

19. 1901 Roosevelt becomes the 26th President of the United States

20. The youngest man ever to become president

21. The youngest man ever to become president

22. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day!

23. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! He created 150 National Forests

24. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! He created 150 National Forests 51 Federal Bird Reservations

25. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! He created 150 National Forests 51 Federal Bird Reservations 4 National Game Preserves

26. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! He created 150 National Forests 51 Federal Bird Reservations 4 National Game Preserves 5 National Parks

27. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! He created 150 National Forests 51 Federal Bird Reservations 4 National Game Preserves 5 National Parks 18 National Monuments

28. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! He created 150 National Forests 51 Federal Bird Reservations 4 National Game Preserves 5 National Parks 18 National Monuments 24 Reclamation Projects

29. One of President Theodore Roosevelt's most lasting and significant contributions to the world was the permanent preservation of the some of the most unique natural resources of the United States. According to the National Geographic, the area of the United States placed under public protection by Theodore Roosevelt, as National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations, comes to a total of approximately 230,000,000 acres or about 84,000 acres per day! h and is applauded as our greatest conservation president.

30. In foreign affairs he led us into the arena of international power politics, thrusting aside the American tradition of isolationism,

31. In foreign affairs he led us into the arena of international power politics, thrusting aside the American tradition of isolationism, while on the domestic scene, he reversed the traditional federal policy of laissez-faire, and sought to bring order, social justice, and fair dealings to American industry and commerce.

32. In foreign affairs he led us into the arena of international power politics, thrusting aside the American tradition of isolationism, while on the domestic scene, he reversed the traditional federal policy of laissez-faire, and sought to bring order, social justice, and fair dealings to American industry and commerce. In all his policies as Chief Executive, he expanded the powers and responsibilities of the presidential office, establishing the model of the modern presidency.

45. He also established himself as a historian (he was President of the American Historical Association) and as a naturalist (he was considered the world's authority on large American mammals and he led two major scientific expeditions for prominent American Museums, one in South America and one in Africa, each lasting many months). Had he not become President, he would be remembered for his contributions in both of these fields. h

46. In between these busy enterprises, he found time to ranch in the West, hunt on several continents, raise a family of six rambunctious children, read a remarkable number of books (often one a day), write more than thirty-five himself, and develop an extraordinary network of friends and contacts, which he maintained mostly by mail, writing well over 150,000 letters. h

47. Theodore Roosevelt 1858-1919 Much of what he achieved affects each and every American today and his name and personality have become part of the collective icon for what America stands for at its best. h