The Warrior On October 27, 1858, in New York, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt gave birth to Theodore Roosevelt, her second child and first son. He was named after his father, Theodore Sr., and was sometimes called Thee or Teedie by his mother. ... Because of this, Theodore always admired his father and that he would protect him. ... Theodore made it home only hours after his father had died. ... Then, on September 14, 1901, William McKinley died of bullet wounds inflicted by an assassin; Theodore Roosevelt suddenly became the nation's 26th president. ...

• Word Count: 4679
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School

The Warrior On October 27, 1858, in New York, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt gave birth to Theodore Roosevelt, her second child and first son. ... Because of this, Theodore always admired his father and that he would protect him. ... Theodore made it home only hours after his father had died. The loss of his father would have a profound effect on Theodore as seen later in his life. ... Then, on September 14, 1901, William McKinley died of bullet wounds inflicted by an assassin; Theodore Roosevelt suddenly became the nation's 26th president. ...

• Word Count: 4612
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School