Theodore Roethke

These two men did not always walk in lock-step, their different backgrounds lay the foundation for their major difference between the two Roosevelts, that is their views on foreign policy. Both of the President’s unique past experiences would be the biggest factor in their ensuing political ideologies. Teddy Roosevelt was a sickly child, stricken with childhood asthma. He was often found indoors because of this affliction. Being a slight boy fueled TR’s need to overcome weakness. He became…

Should we be living the past? Students at the Princeton University challenged to change the name of the building called “Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs” on their campus. The students believe that Woodrow Wilson 's past should be seen as a lack of leadership, poor attempt in uniting the nations, and harmed the United States as president instead of helping. Woodrow Wilson was known for one of the worst and most destructive president ever and I agree that he is. I…

domestically and internationally. When observing this period, it is important to realize the large impact that the accomplishments of the presidents of the era had on their nation and constituents. When ranking the “progressiveness” of these men, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson, it is necessary to look at their accomplishments in two fields. These fields of domestic factors pertaining to social, political, and economic reforms; as well as foreign affairs made up of…

nation. He also suggested that the subjects of mount Rushmore had to be presidents. He decided the presidents would be George Washington and Abraham Lincoln because it would attract more national interest. Later he would add Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt in recognition of their contribution to the United…

bathroom and workers would urinate anywhere. Lunchrooms were scarce, and workers ate where they worked. This raised the eyebrows of many readers when Sinclair showed the sanitary conditions of the meat and it even reached the attention of President Theodore Roosevelt and acted by signing the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 and the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. The book had a significant impact politically and socially that has not been established since the infamous book Uncle Tom’s Cabin in the…

nation, meaning that its goal was to conquer weaker nations in order to expand their own: formally and informally. The US also felt it was its destiny to “civilize” or “westernize” foreign nations so that they would be affluent. During this time, Theodore Roosevelt created the idea of big stick diplomacy, which is Roosevelts Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. He believed that it was the US’ duty to intervene in the affairs of nations that have continuously been doing wrong. Since it is the US’…

Great Presidents of the Progressive Era were Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Lasting from 1985 to 1920, the Progressive movement in America endeavored to alter corruption in government, enhance social reform, and lessen corporate power (597). Each President fulfilled Progressive goals in part by enacting regulations, promoting social efficiency, restricting abuse of power and foreign influence (599). Roosevelt and Wilson resonated the underlying theme of the Progressive Era by overcoming…

When the founding fathers convened in 1787, they had no intention of including political parties in the United States system of government. Today, it is nearly impossible to consider an election without the two party system. When George Washington left office in 1797, he warned the people against breaking up into factions. In the current state of affairs with the 2016 election , America currently faces a predicament where the presidential candidates do not necessarily agree with the people’s…

The River of Doubt, I believe is when Theodore Roosevelt decided to go on the journey to the Amazon. This is the most meaningful part to me because it shows how you should never give up and just because you can’t get one thing that you want doesn’t mean you can’t reach a different goal. After Roosevelt lost the presidential election in 1912 he set his eyes on one of his other passions, adventure. I believe that the purpose of this book was to show that Theodore Roosevelt wasn’t just a great…

“Between Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal and Woodrow Wilson’s New Freedom domestic programs, which was more ‘progressive’?”. Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal was more progressive compared to Woodrow Wilson’s New Freedom domestic program. Meaning of Progressivism is to bring rapid changes in life of Americans in the area of –industrialization, urbanization and immigration where there was complete injustice and chaos. The Progressive Era of 1890-1920, brought remarkable revolution…