Fun facts about ex-Presidents of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt March 4, 1909 to January 6, 1919
This is a list of facts about the ex-presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| 1909 | Went on a safari in east and central Africa, which killed or trapped more than 11,397 animals |
| 1912 | Served as president of the American Historical Association |
| 1912 | Ran for President of the United States as the Progressive Party nominee |
| October 14, 1912 | Shot in the chest while campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but decided to deliver his scheduled speech, with blood seeping into his shirt, speaking for 90 minutes |
| 1913 to 1914 | Went on an expedition into the Brazilian jungle, exploring the uncharted 1000-mile long Rio da Duvida (River of Doubt) |