"The Strenuous Life" is the title of a speech given by the governor of New York and later US President, Theodore Roosevelt, April 10, 1899 in Chicago, Illinois. Because of his personal experiences he argued that strenuous efforts and overcoming of difficulties are ideals adopted by Americans should be for the betterment of the nation and the world in the 20th century.

Scott Joplin's date of birth is unknown, but is believed to have been born in Texas between June 1867 and January 1868. Hi...