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Why President Teddy Roosevelt Drank A Gallon Of Coffee Per Day By Joe Hoeffner Dec. 14, 2025 12:00 pm EST

Teddy Roosevelt was as great a folk hero as he was a president — and he's commonly considered one of the greatest presidents in American history. He overcame severe childhood asthma and devastating personal tragedies to become a war hero, a conservationist, and a progressive reformer. He got shot in the chest while giving a speech, then finished the speech before getting his wound checked out. The teddy bear is named after him, and his face is carved into Mount Rushmore. So it's hardly surprising that Roosevelt drank a gallon of coffee every day; frankly, we would have been more surprised if he didn't. What may surprise you is that it began as treatment for his asth

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