Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States. He is remembered as a well-accomplished President and an extremely important historical figure. After President McKinley was assassinated in 1901, Roosevelt took office as the youngest President of the United States to date. He successfully led the United States toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. One of Roosevelt’s notable policies was that he would take whatever action necessary for the good of the public unless specifically forbidden by law or the Constitution. During his presidency, Roosevelt revolutionized foreign affairs, helped Congress strengthen the US Navy, and aimed to create peace and balance power throughout the world. He believed that government should serve as the agent of reform for the people. Most significantly, Roosevelt aimed to protect and maintain the environment of the United States.
Roosevelt changed my life by showing me the importance of conserving wildlife and the environment. Roosevelt became regarded as the first environmentalist president of the United States. In 1906, he signed the National Monuments Act, protecting sites like the Grand Canyon and
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Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, encompassing 193 million acres. The mission of the Forest Service is "…to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." It upholds the motto of "Caring for the land and serving people." Learning about Roosevelt’s love for nature and efforts to protect it made me realize the importance of keeping the Earth clean. Teddy Roosevelt showed me that completing simple tasks such as recycling, donating to wild life conservations, and doing beach cleanups can have a huge impact on the environment in the future and the