Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States (from 1901 to 1909). He's one of the four faces depicted on Mount Rushmore and he played a major role in the Progressive Era in the United States during the early 1900s. He was born with health problems (such as asthma) which he managed to overcome. He had a wide range of interests showcased in his books, such as "The Naval War of 1812."
In addition, Roosevelt was a war hero as he led the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War. He became President at age 42 which makes him the youngest one yet. He put forward his "Square Deal" domestic policies which strived for fairness in regards to the common citizen. In fact, Roosevelt prompted the building of numerous national parks, monuments, and forests intended to preserve national resources. On top of his achievements, he won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending the Russo-Japanese War.