Theodore Roosevelt PORTRAYED BY PEYTON DIXON
Theodore Roosevelt was the second of four children born to a wealthy New York Family. Sickly in his youth, he dedicated himself to a physical regimen and became an avid outdoors-man and naturalist, who later promoted the conservation movement. He attended Harvard University, where he studied biology and boxed. Only one year out of college, he was elected to the New York State Assembly.
When President McKinley was assassinated in 1901, Roosevelt (then Vice President) stepped in to the Presidency. In his tenure as Chief Executive, he promoted progressive reforms. Roosevelt described his domestic political agenda as a "Square Deal" to emphasize his commitment to ensure that the average citizen would get a “fair share” under his leadership. His accomplishments were plentiful and diverse - A famed hunter, he was also one of our nation’s first conservationists and as a dignified war hero he was also a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
The slogan "Speak softly and carry a big stick, and you will go far” lives on well beyond the life of this remarkable man.
Peyton Dixon: Bio Actor/Historian, Interpreter, Reenactor, Impersonator
Peyton Dixon as Theodore Roosevelt during a performance