I can be President of the United States, or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both. - Theodore Roosevelt

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I can be President of the United States, or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both.

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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (27 October 1858 – 6 January 1919), also known as T.R. or Teddy, was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century.

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Birth Name: Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Also Known As: Teddy
Alternative Names: Teddy Roosevelt • Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. • T. Roosevelt • T. Roosevelt, Jr. • T. R.
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