American Presidents: Life Portraits


A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits March-December 1999

American Presidents: Life Portrait Exhibit
4-8 Grade Student Activity

Theodore Roosevelt

Meet the 25th president!
President Roosevelt said: "No president ever ______ himself as much as I." What types of activities did he enjoy?

Look closer!
Observe the Roosevelt family portrait closely. What conclusions can you draw about the Roosevelts' lifestyle based on the image? Imagine President Roosevelt pictured among mementos from each stage of his life. What objects would be in the picture?

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