In 1904, the United States was booming under President Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.'s dynamic leadership. Roosevelt took over as president after a tragic event that shook the nation. On September 14, 1901, Theodore D. Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States following the unexpected death of President William McKinley. Despite the circumstances of his ascension to the presidency, Roosevelt wasted no time in enacting bold reforms and shaping the country's future.
In “The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt,” Edward F. O'Keefe explores the informal kitchen cabinet that helped Roosevelt, the 26th president, navigate the challenges of his time. Roosevelt's leadership style was characterized by his willingness to seek counsel from a diverse group of advisors, which allowed him to make informed decisions that benefited the nation as a whole.
When you're born in North Dakota, you get a few idols to choose from: Peggy Lee, Lawrence Welk, Roger Maris — or Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt's legacy as a North Dakotan is celebrated by supporters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, who are cheering new federal legislation to help establish the library in his honor.