A Very Brief Biography Of Theodore Roosevelt (Teddy)

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Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. He was born in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch. Growing up Teddy was homeschooled because of his illnesses and his asthma. Being homeschooled gave him the opportunity to become fond of animal life; however, when he reached his teens he began rigorous exercising. When he was eighteen, he began attending Harvard University. At Harvard, he excelled in his academics as well as athletics. During his second year, his father passed away, motivating him to work harder. In 1880 he graduated with great distinction and enrolled in Columbia Law School. Later in the year of 1880, Roosevelt married Alice Hathaway Lee on October 27, Teddy’s 22nd birthday. He did not remain