Ex-President Roosevelt’s Demise: A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Power

January 6, 1919, marked a somber day in American history as news broke of the passing of former President Theodore Roosevelt. The 26th President of the United States met his end at his Oyster Bay, New York, home, Sagamore Hill, under mysterious circumstances. According to reports, Roosevelt died in his sleep, believed to be a result of rheumatism that took a devastating toll on his heart. His condition had been deteriorating since New Year’s Day, with a severe attack of rheumatism and sciatica leaving many in the family worried.