What was the Relationship Between the Two Roosevelt Presidents?
Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt were fifth cousins and belonged to separate branches of the prominent Roosevelt family. Although Theodore Roosevelt was twenty-four years older than Franklin, the two shared a special bond. As a child, Franklin admired his cousin and looked forward to spending time with him on his estate where they engaged in numerous outdoor activities.
Theodore would have a big influence on Franklin in many ways, including his political beliefs; however, unlike other related presidents such as the Harrisons and Bushes, Theodore and Franklin were part of different political parties. Though they weren’t part of the same political party, the two had progressive values for the time, and it’s believed that Franklin’s New Deal was inspired by a speech his cousin gave.
In the later years of Theodore’s life, he was not in frequent contact with Franklin as he was dealing with many personal issues along with escalating health problems. Theodore’s legacy, however, would serve as an inspiration to Franklin during his presidency, which his cousin would not live long enough to see.
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