Action Presidents #3
In "The Conservation President," Theodore Roosevelt’s relentless drive to build his strength as a boy sets the stage for a life of extraordinary ambition and action. From Harvard to the frontier, from law enforcement to the White House, he reshapes the presidency into a force for reform and bold leadership—until a fateful journey in South America and a devastating personal loss take their toll. Written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by Ryan Dunlavey, with colors by Dunlavey and Aaron Polk, this issue captures Roosevelt’s fierce spirit and enduring legacy, all rendered in striking detail on a cover by Ryan Dunlavey.
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Theodore Roosevelt is a sickly child, but he puts himself through strenuous regimens and successfully builds his health and strength. He goes to Harvard and enthusiastically leads a vigorous life that includes hunting, ranching, law enforcement, reform, politics, writing, government service, and military combat. He becomes president at a young age and takes the lead in transforming that office into a center of activism. But he damages his health exploring South America, and dies at a young age after his son is killed in World War I.
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