• What was Teddy Roosevelt's badassery?

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    Teddy Roosevelt is often remembered for his legendary "badassery." Some highlights include:

    1. Military Enlistment: Roosevelt was so eager to fight that he enlisted himself in the military and lied to be at the front lines, even when he wasn't supposed to fight 1.

    2. Urban Vigilantism: He would patrol the streets at night dressed as a policeman with a billy club, fighting crime for fun 1.

    3. Resilience and Determination: Roosevelt was giving a speech when he got shot. Instead of stopping, he finished his speech before getting medical attention 1.

    4. Martial Arts Enthusiast: He practiced judo and would wrestle people in his office, making sure no one wanted to mess with him 1.

    These anecdotes paint a picture of a man who was not only tough but also unyielding in his convictions and actions.

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