# Theodore Roosevelt — Recollections of Full Years character guide

> Theodore Roosevelt in Recollections of Full Years by Helen Herron Taft.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Roosevelt, Roosevelt, President Roosevelt, Theodore, Colonel Roosevelt

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-to-the-philippines

## Who they are

The magnetic President and D'Artagnan of the Three Musketeers, whose restless energy and political instincts both propel and unsettle his friend Taft's ascent.

## In the story

### [Recollections of Full Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/recollections-of-full-years)

Mentioned in connection with political and personal interactions during the period.

### [X: Governor Taft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/x-governor-taft)

Succeeds McKinley as President; known to Taft from their time in Washington.

### [XI: A Trip to Rome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xi-a-trip-to-rome)

Decides to send Taft to Rome to negotiate with the Vatican regarding the Friar lands.

### [Last Days in the Philippines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xii-last-days-in-the-philippines)

Offers Taft a Supreme Court seat; initially accepts Taft's refusal but later insists on the appointment, overriding Taft's judgment.

### [Secretary of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xiii-secretary-of-war)

President, transfers Canal Zone administration to the War Department and is depicted in cartoons.

### [Busy Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xiv-busy-years)

Supports Taft's candidacy but expresses concern over Taft's lack of political engagement; part of 'Three Musketeers.'

### [XV: A Hurried Trip Around the World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xv-a-hurried-trip-around-the-world)

Urges Taft to take a more active role in the campaign and change his Boston speech topic; Taft submits his acceptance speech to Roosevelt for review.

### [President of the United States](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xvi-president-of-the-united-states)

Retiring President, hosts the Tafts for dinner and a night at the White House, jokes about the storm.

### [The White House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xvii-the-white-house)

Mentioned as the previous President; Mrs. Roosevelt's dinner service choices are noted.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xix-conclusion)

Visits the White House and entertains the Tafts with stories, convincing Mrs. Taft of his continued esteem for her husband.

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