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Signature of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt's personal autograph signature, as it appears on official documents and letters.

This is Roosevelt's own handwritten signature, used to authenticate the documents he signed.

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Black handwritten cursive signature reading 'Theodore Roosevelt' on a plain white background, with a long flowing underline stroke at the end.
Signature of Theodore Roosevelt.

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What it is

This is an image of Theodore Roosevelt's signature, the handwritten mark he used on acts, letters and other documents during his lifetime.

Why it matters

A signature is a simple but powerful kind of evidence. It shows that a document actually passed through a person's hands and received their personal approval. Historians use signatures like this to confirm which papers Roosevelt actually signed as part of his official duties as president.

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  • What does the flowing, confident style of the signature suggest about the person who wrote it?
  • Why might a signature matter more as proof than a typed name?
  • What kinds of documents might carry this signature?

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