Theodore Roosevelt

president · explorer · conservation

Youngest President. Theodore Roosevelt took office at age 42 after President McKinley's assassination in 1901, making him the youngest person to ever become president of the United States.

Vice President First. Roosevelt served as vice president for only six months under William McKinley before becoming president, a short time in that role.

Action and Ideas. He served as the 26th president from 1901 to 1909, a time when he made big changes to the country and how people thought about nature and strong leadership.

Nature Protector. Roosevelt loved the outdoors and exploration so much that he changed how America cared for forests, animals, and wild places forever.