(1858-1919) The 26th President of the US from 1901-1909. Noted for his exuberant personality and range of achievements, he was also a soldier, author, hunter, naturalist, and statesman at local, state, and federal levels. He became the youngest President at age 42, built the Panama Canal, designated dozens of national parks, built up a navy, and was a hero of the Spanish-American War.