Theodore Roosevelt History: January 6, 1919 - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President 1901 - 1909, dies in New York at 60 April 29, 1910 - Ex-president Theodore Roosevelt visits Amsterdam January 1, 1907 - President Theodore Roosevelt shakes a record 8,513 hands in 1 day December 10, 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt (1st American) awarded Nobel Peace Prize April 14, 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt denounces "muckrakers" in U.S. press March 17, 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt uses term "muckrake" December 6, 1904 - Theodore Roosevelt confirms Monroe-doctrine (Roosevelt Corollary) November 8, 1904 - President Theodore Roosevelt (R) defeats Alton B Parker (D) February 29, 1904 - Theodore Roosevelt, appoints 7 man committee to study Panama Canal October 12, 1901 - Theodore Roosevelt renames "Executive Mansion," "The White House" September 2, 1901 - Vice President Theodore Roosevelt advises, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" October 27, 1880 - Theodore Roosevelt marries Alice Hathaway Lee, on his 22nd birthday October 27, 1858 - Theodore Roosevelt, born in New York City, R, 26th President, 1901 - 1909, Nobel Peace Prize 1906
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