Theodore Roosevelt #1: Father's Influence (1858-1877); Topics covered include: Parents, details on father, youth, illnesses (asthma), education, interests, family trips to Europe (2), focus on exercise, love of nature, attends Harvard College, guidance from his father, death of father, mourns loss, and impact

Key people: Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. and Mittie Roosevelt

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