Theodre Roosevelt and Harry Truman

Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman have many similarities and differences. They both had great impacts on the United States of America during their presidential terms. These two individuals have greatly affecting American history today.

Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman were both great presidents during their times. Theodores presidential term was in the early 1900s to 1909 and
Truman became president because of the sudden death of FDR in 1940s. Both of these men had experience in the federal government before their presidential term. They both were the vice presidents of America. Roosevelt and Truman actually had a lot in common.

Foreign Policy was big for both of them. They felt to help the smaller uncivilized nations. Truman became president because he was in the middle of a war crisis. After FDR died, Truman had to take his place as president.

In the middle of warfare Truman had a great deal of pressure on him but managed. As for Roosevelt, he too was in shock when Mckinley died. He knoew then that he had to take over. As for his second term he ran and won because of his opponent ended up passing away. Roosevelt ran without an opponent and easily declared a victory in 1904. They were also both of the same party which was democratic. They did have a lot of differences also.

These two American leaders also had brought benefits. They each had had their own contributions to history. Theodore Roosevelt especially made great contributions to American soil during his time. He was known as a conservationist. He believed that American citizens should conserve our natural resources as much as possible. He saw himself as a historian because he was
President of the American Historical Association and as a naturalist because he was considered as an authority to saving large mammals and led two scientific journeys for different American Museums. Even if he didn't become President, he would have been remembered for his contributions as a conservationist.

He also introduced the rule of foreign policy. He wanted the developed
(civilized) nations to guide the smaller (uncivilized) world to move forward.
Theodore Roosevelts Presidential contributions will also be remembered. In foreign affairs he brought the United Staes of America into international power politics, and ridding the American tradition of isolationism. He also reversed the

policy of laissez-faire, and basically wanted to bring order, socially, and in the industry. In his policies, he expanded the powers and responsibilities of the
President as well. He started a regime of public health and sent medical treatment to rid the so called "yellow fever" menace. He used the army to build up the structure like building railways, telegraph and telephone lines, and upgrading roads and port facilities.

Harry Truman also wanted to help his fellow citizens. Truman submitted a civil rights report to Congress that created many federal offices made for issues like voting rights and fair employment.This act was known as the "Fair Deal".
Truman also had some problems in the foreign affairs beacuse In 1947, he asked Congress to aid two countries in the middle of warfare, makin a program called the Truman Doctrine. The Marshall Plan, also sped up economic recovery in the torn western Europe.