The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (American Presidency Series)

Synopsis

Eight decades after he left the White House, Theodore Roosevelt remains the most exciting of the twentieth-century presidents. Candidates evoke the name of "Teddy" Roosevelt to show that they are strong in foreign policy and devoted to the environment. His phrases—the "bully pulpit," the "big stick," and the "strenuous life"—are part of the language. Roosevelt was more than an important contributor to the evolution of the modern institution of the presidency. He personalized the office in a way that had not occurred since Andrew Jackson. In many respects, none of Roosevelt's successors since 1909 has equaled his impact on the popular mind. Accounts of Roosevelt's life usually emphasize the departures that he made in how the presidency was conducted. While he brought freshness, youth, and energy to his duties, he did not work in a historical vacuum. William McKinley had revitalized the office between 1897 and 1901, and Roosevelt built on those accomplishments. In time his flair and charisma eclipsed the work of his predecessor. Nonetheless, Roosevelt was a key player in a general strengthening of the presidency that took place during the quarter century after the election of 1896. It does not diminish his record to recognize that he was never the sole architect of the modern presidency in its formative stage.

Copyright:

1991

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

367 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780700604357

Publisher:

University Press of Kansas

Date of Addition:

05/31/17

Copyrighted By:

University Press of Kansas

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government

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Proofread By:

Beverly Cory

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.