"and" or "but"

I would start by taking out 'for example' in the first line. It makes the sentence a bit awkward. Both 'and' and 'but' can be used, however 'but' would put more emphasis on the wardrobe, and not your original point. I think 'and' is better here.

If the context requires 'for example', start the sentence with that. "For example, I think history will remember Teddy Roosevelt primarily for..."

got it. thanks.
This sentence was not originally wrote by me, and i agree with you at the usage of "for example".

The sentence is probably correct in context; it seems the writer has been talking about wardrobe (perhaps in a clothes-make-the-man context) and is making a point here that deeds, like Roosevelt's, will be remembered, not clothing.