Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1858 – 1919) was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th President of the United States. He appears for the first time on Murdoch Mysteries in Season 8, played by He appears for the first time on Murdoch Mysteries in Season 8, played by Martin Moreau.
History
With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.
Theodore Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War, reached a Gentleman's Agreement on immigration with Japan, and sent the Great White Fleet on a goodwill tour of the world.
Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements were in conservation. He added enormously to the national forests in the West, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great irrigation projects.
He was born in New York City in 1858 into a wealthy family, but he too struggled--against ill health--and in his triumph became an advocate of the strenuous life. [1]