Featuring an amazing cast of characters from the worlds of politics, athletics, entertainment and more, this is the story of how President Theodore Roosevelt helped shepherd in a sports and fitness revolution that forever changed the complexion of the United States.
Filled with amazing anecdotes, a who\'s who of American political and sports figures from the early 20th century, and Rooseveltian gusto and humor, this book is the play-by-play and color commentary on Roosevelt\'s Strenuous Life..
Yes, the Bull Moose, as he\'d come to be known, resided squarely in the midst of this upheaval.
Additionally, the NCAA formed, and the United States hosted the Olympics for the first time.
With Roosevelt in office, baseball\'s first ever World Series took place, interscholastic sports began, and schools placed a legitimate emphasis on physical education.
During his administration, America saw an unprecedented rise in sports and recreational activities.
Not surprisingly, Roosevelt\'s personal quest had broad reverberations.
He also made certain that each of his children played sports.
As President, Roosevelt boxed, practiced Ju-Jitsu, played tennis, conducted harrowing point-to-point walks, and invited athletes to the White House.
But, oh, how he tried In vivid detail, The Strenuous Life shows how Roosevelt developed an obsession with athletics, carried it to the nation\'s highest office, and championed a new age of American athleticism.
Roosevelt\'s body was his weakness, the one hill he could never conquer.
Give up exercise, Theodore Roosevelt was told by a doctor while attending Harvard, or you might die of a heart attack This after being plagued by crippling asthma, myopic eyesight, and other ailments as a child.
Featuring an amazing cast of historical figures, this is the story of how President Theodore Roosevelt led an American sports and fitness revolution.
Featuring an amazing cast of characters from the worlds of politics, athletics, entertainment and more, this is the story of how President Theodore Roosevelt helped shepherd in a sports and fitness revolution that forever changed the complexion of the United States
