The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-10-03
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
SOME POINTS IN THE LIFE OF OUR NEW
CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
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Theodore Roosevelt 10 the youngest
man who ever achieved the prssi-
dency. and certainly lew OF our frssi-
dents hsvs hsd % swift . rise or 20
romantic career. He wss born In
New York City. October 9th. 1855.
and 10 therefore under iorty-thres
years OF age.
The original Roossvelts of New
York have been famous from the time
the Dutch founded their settlement
ut the mouth of the Hudson to the
present day.
Through successive generations
they have been sturdy, valiant and
forceful men. who have contributed
their full part to the country's his
tory.
Their individuality has asserted
itself in many ways and there has
never been . time since political
parties were formed In this country
when ssch Of these leading forces
did not number Roossvelts among
its devoted adhersnts and valiant
captains.
The Roosevslts have distinguished
themselves In war ~ we'll % In poll
tics. Courage 10 part of their nature.
To the stolidity and stubbornness Of
their Dutch nature had been added
the enthusiasm and tire which has
ever distinguished the men of this
republic. No family in the United
States has sustained itself more
steadily. Since the tirst Roosevelt
landed here there has not bsen . gen.
Grafton In which one or more OF them
Was not . commanding figure.
The fine strain Of Dutch blood
which prcdominates in Theodore
Roosevelt has been enriched by .
dash of the best Scotch-Irish ancss-
try to be found. The original Rooss.
welt in America, came in 1649. He
was Klaas Martsnssn Roosevelt. .
man who had proved his quality BE-
fore he crossed the sea, and who
showed himself equal to large duties
after he was domiciled in New
York.
The descendants Of this bold and
resourcsfnl Dutchman held many
places Of trust and honor in their
adopted State and became connected
with several of the other leading
families OF New York.
The father OF Theodore Roosevelt
was = strong man in every sense; and
he won for his wife q brilliant and
accomplished woman. Martha Bulloch,
daughter OF James and Martha
(Oswa add Bulloch, Of Roswell. Ga.
1t is said that the President Is -
much . Bulloch - . Roosevelt. In
him, as in many men Of marked abil-
ity and high ambition, the traits Of
his mother are clearly displayed.
The Bullochs made history In the
War Of the Revolution, the struggle
with England in 1925. and on both
sides OF the Civil War.
Admiral Bulloch. Of the Confederate
navy, who succeeded in sending out
the cruiser Alabama on ito wonderful
and historic cruise, WAS . brother Of
the fresident's mother.
Theodore Roosevelt was bora not
rich, but In comfortable circam-
stances, with . proud and honorable
family name back Of him.
He WAS largely sslf-sducstsd, but
after the high school training hs re-
ceivsd In New York hs went TO Har-
vard. where he distinguished himself
as much BY his strsnuoss and daring
manhood as BY his excellence In
studies and society debates.
Like Macsuley. he Vas looked upon
as . prosperous leader In politics
long before he entered public life.
and be has more than justified the
highest of these expectations.
He was graduated from Harvard in
1880 and after spending . year 10
travel and study came to his home TO
ind himself in demand for active
party Ssrvics and leadership.
From his youth hs has bssn .
leader, Mature made him one asd
he has developed and exhibited pow
ers OF command which are rarely
squslled.
He was elected to the New York
LsyislAture in 1852 and served there
conspicuouslt for I've years.
He then resigned II to become
champion Of many reform measures.
and 10 the real suthor OF New York .
present civil service law.
He was defeated for the mayorslty
OF New York in 1886 - the candidate
Of the reform party.
In 1889 President Harrison appoint
Cd him Q member Of the United States
civil service commission. an Office
which hs held - President Of the
Board until May. 1888.
He was the sstbor, sdvocats. pro-
moter and president Of the New FORK
City Board of Police Commissioner
in 1896.
When the war with Spain broke
out ne organized his famous Rough
Riders. ----
In 1898 be WAS elected Governor Of
New York. - ~ -s
Before the expiration Of bis term -
Governor be WAS nominated for Vice
President.
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