The Composure of Theodore Roosevelt

It is nearly impossible for anyone to have never heard the name Theodore Roosevelt. President Roosevelt served in office from 1901 through 1909, and there have been many theories questioning the validity of Theodore Roosevelt and his ability to be president. It has been argued that Roosevelt was in fact, incapable of carrying out his presidential duties during the course of his presidency. Contrary to popular belief, Theodore Roosevelt was mentally affected during his time spent with the Rough Riders, which left him incompetent to make knowledgeable decisions on as president.
Theodore is already noticed as abnormal, at a young age. His mother comments about him in an interview, “As a child, he would refuse to go out and play with the other children…he rather been reading” (Morris 64). Exemplifying characteristics of his extraordinary intellect, Roosevelt proved to be a scholar at heart. The refusal to play and instead be reading is remarkable. It shows us that Theodore Ro...