Following the defeat, Roosevelt led a two-year expedition to the Amazon basin where he nearly died of tropical disease. During World War I, he criticized Wilson for keeping the country out of the war with Germany, and his offer to lead volunteers to France was rejected. He considered running for president again in 1920, but his health continued to deteriorate and he died in 1919. Roosevelt was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 21st D.) in 1882, 1883 and 1884. Roosevelt won re-election a second time, and sought the office of Speaker of the New York State Assembly, but was defeated by Titus Sheard in a 41 to 29 vote of the GOP caucus. In his final term, Roosevelt served as Chairman of the Committee on Affairs of Cities; he wrote more bills than any other legislator.
New York State Assembly Roosevelt was a member of the New York State Assembly|1884. Roosevelt won re-election a second time, president|New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly Roosevelt was a member of the New York State Assembly|1884. Roosevelt won re-election a second time, president|New York State Assembly