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28 Facts About Theodore Roosevelt (2019x19)

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Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt once gave a 90-minute speech after being shot? Or that he lent his name to the Teddy Bear? In this episode of The List Show, TedHead Erin shares 28 stories about her favorite American president, whose preferred nickname wasn't Teddy, but Colonel. He 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.