Teddy Roosevelt: The Definition of 'Beast Mode'

The Cowboy President

Theodore Roosevelt, more commonly known as "Teddy" is by far one of the most well-accounted and idolized figure in American history.  A man's man, Teddy Roosevelt epitomized masculinity and leadership.  In fact, in an election speech in October of 1912, Roosevelt was shot in the chest by a would-be assassin.  When the smoke cleared and the crowd was calmed by the presidential candidate, all the man had to say was, "It takes more than that to kill a bull-moose," revealing his bloodstained shirt and continuing on his speech which lasted close to an hour.  

His wound was not fatal, as the bullet passed through his thick coat, steel eye-glass case, and the thick notes of his speech.  But let's not look over what he just did.  The man was shot, the assassin aiming for his chest, blood soaking his clothes, and he still went on to complete his speech.  He makes Chuck Norris look like Goldilocks.  

This incident, and the way Rooseelt carried himself in it, is but one of several incidences that showcased this man's bravado, courage, and inner strength.  He would go on to become the 26th Presidents of the United States of America and founding the Progressive Party he lived the life of a cowboy and is always remembered as a Bull-Moose.