28 Theodore Roosevelt Facts

Theodore Roosevelt once gave a 90-minute speech after being shot. And yes, Teddy Roosevelt lent his name to the Teddy Bear. In this episode of The List Show, TedHead Erin (@erincmccarthy) shares 28 stories about her favorite American president, whose preferred nickname wasn't Teddy, but Colonel.

Theodore Roosevelt was a boxer, a hunter, a conservationist, a rough rider, and one of history’s most creative insulters. Get ready to learn all about the life of one of America’s most interesting historical figures, Theodore Roosevelt.

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