Theodore Roosevelt
26th President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 10/27/1858 in New York City, New York
- Died
- 1/6/1919 in Oyster Bay, New York(Age 60)
- Burial Location
- Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, New York
Term in Office
- Party
- Republican
- Years
- 1901 - 1905
- Running Mate
- None (assumed office)
- Age When Elected
- 38
Significant Events
Panama Canal Construction Begins
5/4/1904
Oversaw the start of the Panama Canal project, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Roosevelt Corollary
12/6/1904
Asserted U.S. authority in Latin America as an extension of the Monroe Doctrine.