Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He is celebrated for his role in progressive reforms and anti-trust legislation. Roosevelt championed the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, ensuring safer consumer products. He was instrumental in negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War, for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906. As a naturalist, he significantly expanded the National Parks system, adding five national parks and establishing 18 national monuments. An avid outdoorsman, Roosevelt's dedication to conservation set a precedent for future environmental efforts. He also spearheaded the construction of the Panama Canal, revolutionizing global maritime trade.