NARRATOR: On the morning of July 1, 1898, American troops in Cuba prepared to make their assault on the Spanish forces holding San Juan Hill. The nature lovers came to see the nature lover, the book readers to see the great writer and reader of books, the Republicans to see the Republican, the veterans to see the famous Rough Rider, and a great many frail, near-sighted, uncertain little boys to see the man who himself had once been just like them. It was said he drew such big crowds because he represented, all in one man, so many things others identified with. He stood politics on end and saw that America, like it or not, would have to play a large part in the world. He made more noise and had more fun on the job than any president had. With his youth, his amazing energy and intelligence - the bounce he brought to public life - he gave the country an unexpected lift right at the start of the new century. Theodore Roosevelt, TR, was the first twentieth century president in outlook and style, and the youngest in history. Of all presidents, none ever took the helm with such relish as Theodore Roosevelt. He must have a helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek.'

One of the greatest American historians, Henry Adams, who was himself the grandson and great-grandson of presidents, said the president 'resembles the commander of a ship at sea.

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