Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th president but most importantly he was republican. Theodore was born in October 27, 1858 to a wealthy family. In high school, teddy did gymnastics and weightlifting. He graduated from Harvard and married shortly after. After his wife passed, he lived on a ranch and was a sheriff. Teddy campaigned with McKinley and when McKinley was shot, Roosevelt rose up as president. In the Spanish- American war, Roosevelt led a group known as the "Rough Riders" into the Battle of San Juan. Most would know that teddy is known for the big stick policy and "trust buster". He broke up the anti-trust acts and stuck to the idea of "Speak softly and carry a big stick."