Theodore Roosevelt and the idea of war
Subject(s): American Civil War (1861-1865), Asthma in children, Bulloch, James Dunwody, 1823-1901, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1831-1878, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Spanish-American War (1898), War and family, War stories, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927, World War (1914-1918)
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Kathleen Dalton explores Theodore Roosevelt’s fascination with war and looks at episodes in his personal life and upbringing that may have led to his preoccupation with war. Dalton says that Roosevelt was greatly affected by the Civil War, especially by war stories from his uncle James Bulloch and from his father’s ties to Union leaders like Abraham Lincoln. She also says that Roosevelt’s need to overcome his childhood asthma and other health problems molded his fighting spirit.
Two pictures of Roosevelt with Leonard Wood are on the third page of the article.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1980
Creator(s)
Dalton, Kathleen (Kathleen M.)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
7
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt and the idea of war. [1980]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o306030. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dalton, Kathleen (Kathleen M.). Theodore Roosevelt and the idea of war. [1980]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o306030.
APA:
Dalton, Kathleen (Kathleen M.)., [1980]. Theodore Roosevelt and the idea of war.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o306030.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
