02196cam a22003253u 4500 36292 UtSlPG 20260610133828.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19016000 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944 Average Americans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-31 Produced by Matthew Wheaton, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Average Americans" by Theodore Roosevelt is a memoir and historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on his experiences, particularly during World War I, and addresses themes of duty, military preparedness, and personal anecdotes from his upbringing and service. Through his narrative, Roosevelt shares insights into the American spirit and character during tumultuous times. The opening of the memoir introduces Roosevelt's family background, emphasizing the influence of his father on his understanding of American service and responsibility. He recounts early life lessons about courage, self-reliance, and military virtues, blending humor with heartfelt recollections of family dynamics and childhood experiences. As he progresses through his early memories, Roosevelt highlights his formative moments that shaped his perspective on warfare and the importance of preparation, setting the stage for his commitment to active military service during World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36292 77132 77132