Do you know where the teddy bear came from? It comes from Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. He was a very courageous man. Through out his life, Theodore faced many difficulties. Even though he had it hard, he accomplished the “Splendid Little War”, Panama Canal, and becoming president.

Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858, with severe asthma. At the age 12, his father decided to get him to do exercises to build his body, because of his asthma. He didn’t go to school, but a tutor taught him to do things like science, reading, writing, etc. Teddy read a book everyday. At the age of 17, he went to Harvard. Teddy was a hard working student, just like his father. Sadly, his father had died while he was away at school. He then fell in love with Alice Lee Hathaway, and married her October 27, 1880. Next, he had a baby girl, on Feburary 14, 1884, and named her Alice.

Unfortunately, Teddy’s wife and mother passed away on the same day on February 14, 1884. After, the death of his loved ones, he moved west to become a cowboy. It was really hard for him because he was being teased of his perfect grammar. When he came back to New York City he became chief of police and then Assistant Secretary of the Navy. All his jobs had one thing in common, and that was… power.

Soon he wanted to go to war because of the things like the USS Maine blew up. He created a group called the ” Rough Riders” who helped to win the Spanish American War by fighting their way up two important hills. Teddy Roosevelt returned from from Cuba a hero and was elected Governor of New York. Soon after that he became vice-president to McKinley.  After, McKinley died Teddie took over as president. As president he passed many laws to protect consumers, built the Panama Canal and created a time of peace. He won the Nobel Peace prize for helping a settle a war between Russia and Japan.

Later, Theodore Rooselvelt died January 6, 1919. Even though of his death he will always be remembered as our great president of the United State of America.