Jacob A. Riis (1849–1914). Theodore Roosevelt, the Citizen. 1904.
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| (From Congressional Directory) | |
| Born in New York City | Oct. 27, 1858 |
| Entered Harvard College | 1876 |
| Graduated from Harvard Studied law. | 1880 |
| Elected to New York Legislature | 1881 |
| Re-elected to New York Legislature | 1882 |
| Re-elected to New York Legislature | 1883 |
| Delegate to State Convention | 1884 |
| Delegate to National Convention | 1884 |
| Ranching in West | 1884-1886 |
| Nominated for Mayor of New York | 1886 |
| Appointed member of United States Civil Service Commission | May, 1889 |
| Appointed President New York Police Board | May, 1895 |
| Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy | April, 1897 |