On a cold, September day in Buffalo, New York, a man placed his work-hardened hand on the presidential Bible. A man with a Brobdingnagian personality and a smile just as big. This man was Theodore Roosevelt, and he had just become the 26th President of the United States. Many years before this moment, it was unlikely that the sickly Roosevelt would ever flourish in the wide world. However, with an unmatched determination, Theodore Roosevelt obliterated his physical weakness and became a strong, forceful young man. He recovered from the death of his wife and family to conquer life’s challenges. He survived in the Dakota Badlands, and he used his experience to strengthen his mental and physical resolve. In the face of all of this adversity, Theodore Roosevelt bravely confronted his problems and rose the pinnacle of success. …show more content…
was born in New York City, to the wealthy Theodore Sr. and Martha Roosevelt. As a child, Roosevelt was crippled with asthma, which prevented him from partaking in strenuous or outdoor activities as a child. To many observers, it seemed as though Theodore would never succeed as a healthy adult. However, at the age of 11, Roosevelt began to engage in extreme exercises, such as boxing and hiking trips, which he believed would help his asthma problems. Interestingly enough, this radical form of therapy paid off, and Roosevelt overcame and cured himself of asthma. Roosevelt continued to participate in this lifestyle for the rest of his life. This was a momentous step in his development from a sickly child into an athletic and strong young