Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt spelled out what progressivism would mean to America. Progressivism meant an end to the America's naive exceptionalism which had dragged the country's commitment to social welfare behind other nations such as Western Europe and Germany. Therefore, progressivism called for the Americans to join the movement and agree to an extended notion of the objectives of the federal government. Besides, progressivism called for the government to move beyond protecting private and property…

almost every kid has had or come in contact with as a child was named after one of the most important and influential men in history: Theodore Roosevelt. In the following paragraphs, I will explain how this came to be and why it is important today. To be able to be the inspiration for an object that is still used across the world today…

Theodore Roosevelt: A Biography written by Henry F. Pringle was published twelve years after the twenty sixth U.S. president’s death. Pringle took the book in an entirely different direction than other books of the era, and delivered an unusual outlook. This book met my expectations and then some from its unique perspective, writing style, and organization. Initially, one of the first things that caught my attention whilst reading is that Pringle is not necessarily one of Teddy Roosevelt’s fans.…

S. president, Theodore Roosevelt. “Do as I say, not as I do” is a philosophy that many leaders take, however, this builds bitter resentment in the eyes of the people. The best leaders have always been ones who lead by example, showing their followers how its done, both speaking of ideals and showing them. Theodore Roosevelt led by example by working against big businesses that oppressed consumers, working for the betterment of himself, and fighting for what he believed in. Roosevelt showed his…

power of joy in battle, know what it is like when the wolf rises in the heart” This quote, from Theodore Roosevelt, properly explains his, and the rough riders sense of joy from adventure, and the adrenaline from battle. Before Theodore Roosevelt became president, he led a group of men into battle in the Spanish American War. This battle is the reason he became so popular with the American public. Roosevelt and his rough riders saved the day at San Juan Hill, returning to america as heros. The…

Theodore Roosevelt, while a considerably competent president, was a man of deep remorse and sorrow that hung over him for most of his life. Long before the day he was sworn into office, his life was quite dark and bleak, as even the happiest moments of his life were soon erased by unfortunate events that haunted him continuously. From childhood ailments to death in the family, Theodore Teedie/Teddy Roosevelt kept his demons close to his chest. Let us begin with a few brief examples in…

In “Citizenship In A Republic” by Theodore Roosevelt, he makes a speech to French students about how the quality of the citizens and the ruler in a republic determines whether a nation will succeed or fail and that everyone should go above and beyond what they are asked to do on a daily basis. The purpose of his speech is to not only encourage the students and whoever listened to his speech to be better people in their daily lives, but to go out and participate in life rather than sit back and…

could not have self-control or the determination to continue in the right way while faced with opposition, from every side. Discipline is allowing yourself to be taught and allowing those teachings to become an important part of your life. Theodore Roosevelt said, “ The one quality which sets one man apart from another- the key which lifts one to every aspiration while others are caught up in the mire of mediocrity- is not talent, formal education, nor intellectual brightness- it is self-…

Theodore Roosevelt was the true image of what a leader should be. He possessed the qualities of a good leader but not only that, a Christian leader. Many qualities are taken into account when you look for an effective leader, but three really stick out from the rest; motivated, personable, and determined. Christian leaders possess these qualities but also others as well. Christian leaders have integrity, they are loving, and they are imitable. Theodore Roosevelt was an assertive leader who let…

The Price of maturity Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at the work worth doing.” Roosevelt’s quote affected me by realizing that working at a potato factory was not the best work. The price of dangerous manual labor, salary inequality, and lack of professionalism from management was not worth my dedication. These factors motivated me to mature as an adult and pursue an education that is hard work worth doing.…