The tales drawn from Teddy Roosevelt's vigorous life characterize American badassery at its best. As a statesman, soldier, rancher, author, sportsman and President, Roosevelt successfully triumphed over every obstacle he encountered, and then some. The guy was practically invincible, no exaggeration. Here are some testaments to his exceptional abilities:
1. He thumbed his nose at his doctor's orders and led an active life - simoultaneously defying and astounding the medical community:
2. He never tired, even while camping. And his buddy in the background, Ferris, was clearly wiped out:
3. He brought order to the wild west long before John Wayne or Clint Eastwood could even get their pants on:
4. When necessary, he settled bar room disputes with his fist:
5. And he displayed great nonchalance whist doing so, because nobody likes a braggadocio:
6. Always unafraid, Roosevelt charged headfirst into danger:
7. And was often praised for his heroics:
8. He was adored as a politician, because he never BS'd anybody:
9. And he was resolute, never bowing to peer-pressure:
10. He could take a bullet like a man and still deliver a full speech afterwards, again defying the medical community:
11. He could drive a submarine with precision and still admire the wildlife:
12. And he could fly a plane. He would have stayed up for longer, if he had been allowed:
13. He didn't just "take" the train, he rode front of the engine. With a book:
14. He killed large animals, with boyish enthuiasm:
15. That bear never stood a chance:
16. He got away with discharging firearms in the house, just to amuse his kids:
17. He relished exploring countries that had never been explored*:
*by white men
18. And he brought that adventurous spirit wherever he went:
19. He was greeted by crowds everywhere:
20. And it never went to his head:
