Theodore Roosevelt Essays

Have you ever heard of John Muir and Gifford Pinchot? These two men expressed different beliefs over preservation and conservation. John Muir was America’s most famous conservationist. While Gifford Pinchot was one of America’s leading preservationist. Both of these men spent most of their lifetime defending the natural resources and the wildlife around the world. […]

When F. D. Roosevelt came to power, he faced one of the hardest presidencies in history. Following the economic boom of the 1920’s, America was thrown into turmoil after the Wall Street Crash in 1929. Overproduction and debt were the main problems. In the cities, expensive goods such as cars, fridges and radios were being […]

Many people who know history very well would openly say that Theodore Roosevelt was truly the first modern president and that he transformed the presidency. This was because he vigorously led congress and American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. That is quite strange to hear since he was the 26th President […]

The chosen book for critical evaluation is Lewis L. Gould’s The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. This book focuses solely on Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, analyzing and critiquing his policies and decisions in both domestic politics and international diplomacy without delving into his pre- or post-presidential years. The author provides a balanced account of Roosevelt’s seven and […]

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date that will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan” (Eidenmuller, 2005, p. 1). This was the opening line of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Infamy Speech, which was given on December 8, 1941. […]

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States and made a huge impact on the world. Not only was he the youngest President at age 42, but he was also a greatly respected war hero (Theodore Roosevelt). He was also the first US President to win the Nobel Peace Prize (Theodore Roosevelt – […]

The USA has had notable leaders who made significant contributions to the country’s advancement. Despite their divergent views, these leaders’ policies and decisions had a massive impact on America. Democracy allows citizens to elect leaders who work towards improving the well-being of all individuals and resources for furthering national progress. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow […]

Question one, Why did the American people support Roosevelt in the 1932 election?There were three main reasons why people supported Roosevelt; the failures of his opponent and predecessor, Herbert Hoover, his policies and his election campaign. The major failing of Herbert Hoover, which gave Roosevelt an advantage in the election, was that he didn’t appear […]

In 1933, America was facing a Depression. Those who were not unemployed were being paid sixty per cent lower wages then before the Great Depression, during the ‘boom years’ of the early twenties. The fourteen million who were unemployed were forced to live in Hoovervilles after being evicted from their farms or homes, as they […]

In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a member of the Democratic Party, put an end to Republican control by defeating Herbert Clark Hoover in the election. Roosevelt garnered over 57% of the overall vote and was backed by roughly 22 million individuals. In contrast, Hoover received under 16 million votes. Franklin Delano Roosevelt emerged victorious in […]

America in the late 19th and early 20th century was going through tremendous growth, with mass immigration and the consequent rapid growth of cities and urbanisation, industrialisation and mass production. Teddy Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson, the 3 main presidents of the early 20th century are often known for their many achievements both abroad and at […]

Booker T. Washington delivered the “1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech” at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta in front of a predominately white audience. Washington, who was born a slave in Virginia, went on to work as a child in the salt furnaces and coalmines of West Virginia. He was determined to receive an […]

In the 1920’s, Franklin Roosevelt aspired to become President of the United States after experiencing the power and authority that accompanied being Governor of New York. This essay will evaluate Roosevelt’s active pursuit of the presidency and analyze factors solely influenced by him as the nation desperately needed a new leader at that time. While […]