Theodore Roosevelt: Transformation In The Twentieth Century

Transformation in the 20th Century With the weaknesses in the Presidency evident throughout the 19th Century, the 20th Century provided an opportunity for changes to be implemented. When Theodore Roosevelt came into office, it was clear that the presidency was no longer seen as a weak office. On the contrary, Roosevelt attempted to change the moral fabric of the American people through his office (Mast 176). Woodrow Wilson was powerfully remembered for his role in World War I, which was a precarious time for any nation in the world. The Great Depression presented a host of challenges for the United States. However, while the country was at a notably low point, Franklin D. Roosevelt had comforting words for the people. Using radio as a platform to motivate the American citizenry, Roosevelt changed the American way of thinking. Through various talks held on radio talk shows, Roosevelt made it possible for the American people to wade through the effects of the Great Depression. On the other hand, Ronald Regan chose to use television to talk to the American people. In many cases, Reagan addressed the problems facing the …show more content…
For example, one must be at least 35 years before they can run for the presidential office (Walker and Malici 45). In addition, presidential candidates are required to be natural-born American citizens who have resided in the country for at least 14 years (Mast 122). In addition to these requirements, there are other unspoken rules that follow the Presidency. For example, the U.S has never had a female president in office and almost all U.S. presidents subscribe to the Protestant faith. Race has been a huge factor in the U.S. presidency and it is only in 2008 that the first African American president was elected: Barrack Obama. In many cases, holders of political office as well as military officials have gone ahead to hold the presidential