He sought to join the military during World War I from "summary" of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
As war clouds gathered over Europe in the summer of 1914, Theodore Roosevelt was consumed by a desire to join the fight. He was eager to once again don the uniform of war, this time as a soldier rather than a commander. Despite being in his mid-fifties, he felt a strong sense of duty to serve his country in its time of need. Roosevelt believed that the United States should play a more active role in the conflict, and he was determined to do his part. He saw the war as a chance to prove himself once again in battle, to test his mettle against a new enemy. He longed to experience the thrill of combat, to face danger head-on and emerge victorious. However, Roosevelt's efforts to join the military were thwarted by President Woodrow Wilson, who viewed him as a potential political rival. Wilson feared that Roosevelt's popularity and charisma would overshadow his own leadership during the war. As a result...
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