Theodore Roosevelt
It is true that everyone in life needs some sort of hobby. Whether it is something as small as stamp collecting, or if it were as large as cars, everyone has a hobby of some kind. But what if you became so obsessed with your hobby that you would use it as an escape from reality. Would you still be able to function normally? That said, was Theodore Roosevelt just an average hunter, or did he use hunting as an escape from the reality of Presidency? Theodore Roosevelt, born October 27th 1858, was the 26th President of the United States of America. Theodore was appointed to this marvelous position after President William McKinley had been assassinated. At the age of only 42, Theodore Roosevelt had become the youngest man ever to become the President. This wasn't the only unusual event in Roosevelt's life. Unlike other Presidents before Theodore, he had quite the passion for hunting. Not any specific types or breed of animal, just hunting in general. Theodore didn't stay close to the White House when he did hunt. He traveled all over in search of game, including Colorado, the Dakota Territory, and Maine. Teddy Roosevelt first began his love for hunting when he was only 14. At this time period, many purchased guns fo
With controversy already in effect concerning the President and his guns, Roosevelt made a very bold, daring, and dangerous: he left the United States and went to Africa. This caused not only the White House staff, but also the entire nation to disagree with the President's actions. Although Roosevelt heard the large number of people disagreeing with his decision, he still traveled to Africa to hunt. Roosevelt was obviously obsessed with hunting, maybe even over obsessed. But he was still quite the leader for the Rough Riders, and also for this nation. Whether the private life of a President should be judged or not should only be used if the President lacks the ambition that previous Presidents have shown. Some people would say this type of behavior is normal for a boy this age, since it is still the age group that could be considered the "imagination" period. However, his obsession becomes even more of an issue upon graduation from college, when Teddy and his brother Elliott went on a hunting trip to upstate Illinois. After only three days of hunting, Teddy was quoted on saying, "We have had three days good shooting, and I feel twice the man for it already." (Brands) Another incriminating piece of evidence is Teddy's health was in horrible condition on the entire trip. He suffered from asthma, bitten by a snake, and was thrown fro
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