English ability to liberalize constitution First political effort against Boer War Responsible for reform of the budget Contribution at start of World War. An enthusiast and hero worshipper 67 68 70 71 72 73 73 74 75 "The Winning of the West'' his greatest book Member Civil Service Commission President New York City Police Board Battle of San Juan Hill Elected Governor of State of New York A leader of progressive elements in American politics Becomes president upon death of McKinley Defeated for presidency as head of progressive party Aroused nation to meaning of war to America An example of "the survival of the fittest" Family from South of France Served in Franco Prussian war |