THE PROGRESSIVE ERA 1900 1917
THEODORE ROOSEVELT THE PROGRESSIVES
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Cancer
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Asthma
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Diobeties
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Detailed explanation-1: -As a child, however, TR described himself as a “sickly, delicate boy” whose life was dominated by his struggle with asthma.
Detailed explanation-2: -Young ‘Teedie’ suffered from severe asthma and idolized his father, who helped him develop resilience, drive and intellectual rigor. A family fortune, beloved father and determination to overcome childhood infirmities set young Theodore Roosevelt on course to become the 26th president of the United States.
Detailed explanation-3: -The iconic titles Naturalist, Explorer, Author, Hunter, Cowboy, Family Man, Statesman, Rough Rider, War Hero, and President of the United States must all be invoked to accurately describe the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Born into a wealthy family, as a child Theodore Roosevelt suffered from severe asthma.
Detailed explanation-4: -We believe that TR’s childhood struggles with asthma, and the misconception that he vanquished his illness through exercise, were experiences that profoundly affected his worldview.
Detailed explanation-5: -After several years of this behavior, TR’s father told his sickly son that he needed to get physically fit. In response, TR initiated a vigorous exercise program and, as the story goes, he overcame his asthma.