Statesman · 1858 – 1919
Theodore Roosevelt
Led the United States as a reforming president, championed conservation and the national parks, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and wrote some forty books, making him one of the most prolific author-statesmen in history.
Political Achievements
- Led Progressive reforms, trust-busting and consumer protection as president.
- Established national parks, forests, monuments and wildlife refuges on a vast scale.
- Won the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace between Russia and Japan.
Major Works
- The Naval War of 1812
- The Winning of the West
- Through the Brazilian Wilderness
Impact Analysis
Roosevelt redefined the American presidency and the conservation movement, while proving that a man of action could also be a serious and prolific writer.
Historical influence score: 85/100