Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was born on this day in 1858. Research Theodore Roosevelt and learn five facts about President Roosevelt and summarize them in your own words. Try to discover why he is a part of Mt. Rushmore.

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27,1858. Roosevelt was nicknamed "Teddy." Another thing about Theodore is that he was born in Manhattan, New York City, NY. He died January 6, 1919. Another thing is that on Valentines Day, his mother and his first wife died, in 1884. Next thing about Roosevelt is that he was the youngest president. Theodore Roosevelt is a part of  Mount Rushmore because he provided leadership when America experienced rapid economic growth as we entered the 20th century.

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