Theodore Roosevelt On October 27, 1858, as the chasm between North and South grew even wider, a bright and shining star in the nation's future drew his first breath. On East Twentieth Street, New York Martha Bulloch Roosevelt gave birth to Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.'s second child and first son Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. Even though this remarkable man was quoted to be one of the most successful presidents with more passion for what he did than anyone …
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…party, and began a new Progressive Party with Roosevelt as their candidate. The Progressive Party has often been referred to as the Bull Moose Party because of a speech given by TR almost right after getting shot by an unknown gunman. Throughout his lifetime Roosevelt has led an extremely productive life, yet with many hard times in his life as well. Theodore Roosevelt truly was a man of his time and possibly ours as well.