The first page of Theodore Roosevelt's speech that was damaged when a bullet tore through it. Cade Martin On October 14, 1912, just after eight o’clock in the evening, Theodore Roosevelt stepped ...

Who was the physically toughest U.S. President? There are many contenders for the title. In addition to his combat experience in the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson fought numerous duels. Ulysses S.

Most would head to the hospital. Teddy Roosevelt reached for his notes. After being shot in the chest by an assassin, he delivered a full 84-minute speech—bleeding the entire time. The White ...