WHY WAS THEODORE ROOSEVELT AMERICAN HERO

Answer 1

excellent question. He was a populist, who went to war, and the myth is the lead the charge that won the battle.

Answer 2

To me, Theodore Roosevelt was a hero because he started the national park system and was known as the conservation president.

http://www.nps.gov/history/history/hisnps/npshistory/teddy.htm