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Journalist and biographer recounts the life of Roosevelt (1887-1944), the son of one US president and cousin of another, the youngest regimental commander on the front during World War I, and a Brigadier General at Utah Beach during World War II. Between wars he founded the American Legion and was appointed to political posts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Details the illustrious military career of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., from his stint as the youngest regimental commander on the front, to his appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, to his return to active duty despite his poor eyesight, age, fibrillating heart, and arthritis, where he was promoted to Brigadier General and earned a Medal of Honor for his outstanding leadership abilities.
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