He first tried the law profession by enrolling in Columbia University. He did not enjoy it and soon left school. He published his first book in 1882 it was entitled “The Naval War of 1812”. He had begun work on it while still at Harvard. Then Teddy decided that he would try a career in politics. His first position was on the state assembly in the state of New York. He ran as a republican and won …showed first 75 words of 850 total…

…showed last 75 words of 850 total…spent most of the rest of his life campaigning and helping the Republican party. He did take a break to go on a journey down the Amazon River. This would contribute to his failing health and he would die in his sleep at his home in Oyster Bay. Bibliography REFERENCES Whitney, David C. The American Presidents. Doubleday, 6th ed., 1986. Great Lives from History: American Series. Ed. by Frank N. Magill. 5v. Salem, 1987. Encarta ‘98 “Teddy Roosevelt”.