the dynamic old roughrider steered the ship of state with a rez lult, forceful hand. i think teddy roosevelt was engaged with his own country engaged with his country on a level that many presidents are not. he explored it. he loved it. he would go outdoors and enjoy the beauty of this country and that informed him as a politician. he busted the big trust. he took huge business and made them competitive. because of that i believe he was the greatest political leader of the 20th century. reporter: during his presidency and after he inspired crowds with his sheer energy and enthusiasm. he was compelling, loud, boisterous child. someone said you must understand the president is 6. that s great. right? it is really greatment he had the energy of a child.