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Believe you can, and you're halfway there

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 "Believe you can, and you're halfway there". It is one of the famous life quotes by Theodore Roosevelt. The 26th president of the United States was Theodore Roosevelt. Some of the important features of his life and tenure in office are as follows: Early Life and Career Born on 27 October, 1858, in New York City. Had poor health during childhood but established for himself a robust physical regime for better health Graduated at Harvard University, Columbia Law School later. He was the commander of the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry regiment, in the Spanish-American War. Political Career Served in the New York State Assembly and later as the Civil Service Commissioner under Presidents Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley. Elected as the Governor of New York in 1899. Selected by McKinley as his running mate for the presidential election in 1900; became President following McKinley's assassination in 1901. Presidency (1901-1909) Domestic Policy Trust Busting: An agg...