A sickly, asthmatic child who became a world adventurer and renowned politician, with jobs ranging from cowboy to Police Commissioner of New York City to the 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt contained almost literary contradictions: He was both a social reformer who fought the abusive power of corporate monopolies and an advocate for war who sought to extend American power across the globe.
DirectorDavid De Vries
Episode 1
May 27, 2003
President George W. Bush provides the into to this 2-part look at one of America's most beloved presidents. As President, Teddy Roosevelt tested and extended the limits of the White House like no other before him or since.
Episode 2
Jun 3, 2003
He was 42 when he took office--the youngest man ever to become President. And there is a strong case to be made that he did more with the office than anyone else in history. Had he only served one term, Theodore Roosevelt would have left an indelible mark on America.
