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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

Theodore Roosevelt

26th U.S. President, met later in Adams's life.

minor

Also known as Roosevelt, concerned Roosevelt, President Roosevelt

First appearance: xxvi twilight 1901

Theodore Roosevelt shows up with force in XXII: Chicago (1893). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as equally at home in the Cameron, Hay, and Lodge houses.
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Theodore Roosevelt first appears in 0028 xxvi twilight 1901.

In XXII: Chicago (1893): Mentioned as equally at home in the Cameron, Hay, and Lodge houses.

Later, in Teufelsdröckh (1901): Mentioned in the context of McKinley's death and his advent as President.

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HAHenry AdamsHCHenry Cabot Lo…JHJohn HayUSUlysses S. GrantCKClarence KingTRTheodore Roosevelt

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Later Political Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Political and Diplomatic Figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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