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Theodore Roosevelt
First president born in New York City.
First president who ascended to the presidency upon the death of a predecessor, and later was elected to the presidency in his own right.
First president (and first American) to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
First president to ride in any sort of aircraft.
First president to ride in a submarine.
First president to travel outside the contiguous United States and to visit a foreign country while in office.
First president to have his offices in the West Wing.
First president to earn the Medal of Honor.
First president to issue over 1000 executive orders.
First president to call for global governance.
First president to fully campaign for a third presidential term.
First president to be wounded in an assassination attempt while out of office.
First president to designate a National Wildlife Refuge.
First president to wear eyeglasses full time in office.
