Theodore Roosevelt
Was Theodore Roosevelt A Progressive?
By the late 19th century, the United States was in turmoil. Government was corrupt, poverty was rampant, and hundreds of thousands of citizens were suffering. For Theodore Roosevelt, Progressive Era policies were the desperately needed solution to cure the country’s spreading problem. During the Progressive Era (from the 1890s to 1920s) a … Read more
Was Theodore Roosevelt A President?
President Theodore Roosevelt, elected to president in 1904, was the 26th president. Yet, for Theodore Roosevelt, election to the office of president was somewhat new. Because Theodore Roosevelt became president following the assassination of William McKinley in 1901, his first term in office was something he wasn’t expecting. However, Teddy never backed … Read more
Trust Buster Theodore Roosevelt
In the annals of history, Theodore Roosevelt and Trust Busting are synonymous. Even though he had been born into a family of privilege and power, he was raised to respect hard work and ‘fair play’. During his rise in political office, he witnessed the massive, exponential growth of industry superpowers such as … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt’s Wife
The first woman to become Theodore Roosevelt’s wife was Alice Hathaway Lee. She was only 17 years old when they met on October 18, 1878 at the home of her neighbors, the Saltonstalls, whose son Richard was classmates with Teddy at Harvard University. Teddy felt that he had fallen in love with … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt and the Spanish American War
In terms of the Spanish American War, to Theodore Roosevelt war with Spain was inevitable, when the battleship Maine mysteriously exploded in Cuba’s Havana harbor in February 1898. Having been appointed to the post of Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1897 by President William McKinley, Teddy had the chance to put … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt Vs Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson are frequently mentioned together, because they ran against one another during the presidential election of 1912. Although there are many facts on Woodrow Wilson, his ties to Roosevelt are notable, especially considering how the election turned out. Although he had previously announced his ‘retirement’ from politics, following … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt Timeline
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, Jr. was the 26th president of the United States, and one of the most influential men in shaping the history of the country. Establishing a timeline of Theodore Roosevelt is no difficult task. From birth to death, he hardly ever held still, passionately determined to make the best use … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt Speech
To a great man like Theodore Roosevelt speech was a powerful tool, which he successfully used to convince others to follow his lead. Having been an avid reader most of his life, he was well-versed in proper speech and etiquette, but sometimes, he purposely ignored them to get his point across. Many … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt Policy
For Theodore Roosevelt, policies were the lifeblood of presidency. Although the foreign policies of Theodore Roosevelt weren’t always met with overwhelming approval, he knew it was important to secure a place for America in the global community. With a focus on domestic policies such as conservation and progressive reform, he was also … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt’s Personality
The legendary personality of Theodore Roosevelt is timeless. He went from an insatiably curious child, to an active young man, and finally, a boisterous revolutionary as a politician. In the eyes of Theodore Roosevelt, characteristics worthy of admiration included consistent hard work, dedication to family, quiet religious adherence, and a willingness to … Read more