The New York dynasty of Dutch-American roots that gave the nation two presidents and a world-changing First Lady.
The Roosevelts descended from 17th-century Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam and split into two influential branches. From the Oyster Bay branch came Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President; from the Hyde Park branch came Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President.
Franklin's wife, Eleanor Roosevelt — herself a Roosevelt by birth — redefined the role of First Lady and became a global champion of human rights.
The Roosevelts shaped the American Century — Theodore's conservation and trust-busting, Franklin's New Deal and wartime leadership, and Eleanor's human-rights advocacy. Few families have left a deeper mark on the nation.
National parks, memorials, and institutions carry the family name.
The Roosevelt family is based in New York. Produced two U.S. presidents and one of history's most influential First Ladies
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Theodore Roosevelt — 26th President of the United States
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