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“A President has a great chance; his position is almost that of a king and a prime minister rolled into one.”

Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

Book:Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia

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Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia

This book serves as an encyclopedic reference to the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, offering a detailed exploration of his political career, conservation efforts, and personal interests. It includes biographical details, historical context, and analysis of his influence on the United States. more

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Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. A progressive leader, he is known for his advocacy of the conservation movement, expansion of federal government regulation, and efforts to improve the lives of American citizens. more

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Voice Interest Justice Special Office Fairs Vote Congress Entitled Representation Benches Special Interests Public Office

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Book:Addresses and Presidential Messages of Theodore Roosevelt, 1902-1904

Source: Addresses and Presidential Messages of Theodore Roosevelt, 1902-1904

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Source: Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia

“I must be wanting to be President. Every young man does. But I won't let myself think of it; I must not, because if I do, I will begin to work for it; I'll be careful, calculating, cautious in word and act, and so - I'll beat myself.”

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“If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble, and neither will speaking softly avail, if back of the softness there does not lie strength, power.”

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Source: The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses

“It may be that 'the voice of the people is the voice of God' in fifty one cases out of a hundred, but in the remaining forty nine it is quite as likely to be the voice of the devil, of, what is still worse, the voice of a fool.”

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Book:Letters, Selected and Edited by Elting E. Morison

Source: Letters, Selected and Edited by Elting E. Morison

“Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us. We have duties to others and duties to ourselves; and we can shirk neither. We have become a great nation, forced by the fact of its greatness into relations with other nations of the earth, and we must behave as beseems a people with such responsibilities.”

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Book:The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt

Source: The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt

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Book:The New Nationalism

Source: The New Nationalism

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