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Presidents of the United States have often acquired nicknames, both flattering and unflattering. This list is intended to note those nicknames that were in common use at the time they were in office or shortly thereafter.
4 sie 2015 · As a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt’s nickname was “Teedie.”. As an adult, he became known as “Teddy.”. Although he never liked the name, it became forever linked to Ideal Toy Company’s stuffed bear toy.
17 sty 2024 · McKinley earned this nickname for his reluctance to enter into a war with Spain in 1898 over Cuba. Theodore Roosevelt, then the assistant secretary of the Navy, said that McKinley had “no...
Anyone who spends time with the extensive historical literature on Theodore Roosevelt recognizes that he abhorred his public nickname.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.[b] (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. He previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years.
19 sie 2023 · Many Americans like to call him “Teddy” Roosevelt or even “T.R.” These nicknames for the president show that Roosevelt was, in general, popular with the public.
NICKNAMES: T.R., Trustbuster. BORN: October 27, 1858, in New York City, New York. DIED: January 6, 1919, in Oyster Bay, New York. TIME IN OFFICE: September 14, 1901, to March 3, 1909. VICE...
