Thaddeus Waxman

President Thaddeus Waxman is a mentioned character in the 2018 western action-adventure video game Red Dead Redemption II.
== Biography ==
=== Background ===
Thaddeus Waxman first served as a Colonel in the U.S Cavalry and, by 1899, was well known for leading his troops to victory on the Caribbean island of Guarma against Cuban Military during the battle of San Juan Hill. Having also served as a senator, he probably became Vice-President as he succeeded to President Alfred McAlister, assassinated after 1899. 
=== Presidency ===
Waxman proved to be far better than his predecessor. He advocated mass industrialization and economic development, including the construction of a massive battleship for the United States Navy. His actions as President greatly increased his existing popularity and he became beloved by the American people.
== Trivia ==
* Thaddeus Waxman is based on U.S President Theodore Roosevelt:
** Both were known for their military career and success.
** Both led their troops to victory in a war (while Roosevelt won on Cuba, Waxman did so on fictional Guarma).
** Both share similar appearance and traits.
** Both succeeded to their assassinated predecessors (William McKinley, on which McAlister is based on, preceded Rooselelt).
* Waxman also shares similarities with President Grover Cleveland.
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