IMRDC Research Paper Introduction: Theodore Roosevelt became president in September 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley making him the most powerful person in the government. As president‚ Roosevelt advanced political reforms‚ including the heavy regulation of business. Roosevelt was the first president to successfully invoke the Sherman Antitrust Act against monopolies and continued to restrict businesses throughout his presidency. His reforms greatly influenced economic‚ environmental
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Theodore Roosevelt was a man of immense energy and was always enduring accomplishments. He was a man with a great personality and had a unique style of leadership. Overall‚ he was one of the greatest Progressive presidents. His motto was always geared towards a “strenuous life”. His leadership was different. He was always comfortable with leading large groups. For example‚ he lead the “Rough Riders” up San Juan hill in Cuba. He wasn’t afraid to take charge and be in the action also. He tried
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Hofstadter DBQ Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America‚ and was the first modern president. (Document Original) He was a Progressive who also happened to be a Republican‚ because to his policies‚ political practices‚ and opinions were mainly of a progressive nature; however‚ these policies often contained secondary‚ and often veiled‚ Hamiltonian machinations to them. Still‚ his particular political styling was not in tune enough with the Republican Party‚ and
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As a president‚ Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt had a hard job to handle. He not only had to run the United States of America‚ but he had to unexpectedly take over as the 26th president after the assassination of William McKinley. Serving as the youngest president‚ Roosevelt introduced a more modern mindsets in politics and strived in progressivism. Although Roosevelt had a vigorous task ahead of him‚ he seized the role. Not only was he a favorable leader‚ but he is remembered for his interest in the
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT’S LASTING LEGACY William Buzzard History 102 Professor Tara Simpson July 28‚ 2012 THEODORE ROOSEVELT’S LASTING LEGACY Theodore Roosevelt was a famous leader‚ a historical figure‚ and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten or replaced. Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States and started his term in 1901‚ and ended in 1909.1 Roosevelt was well known before his presidency‚ during‚ and after because of his reputation for taking care of the American
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Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States in September 1901‚ after the assassination of President William McKinley. Roosevelt became the youngest president in the nation’s history. He was only 42 years old. Roosevelt’s nickname was Teddy. His youth and enthusiasm changed the public image of the presidency. The presidential mansion officially became known as the White House when Roosevelt had the name emblazoned on his stationery. His first Annual Message to Congress was in
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this party was to beat corruption and stop the political machines from taking power. Theodore Roosevelt was the first Progressive president to take power in the United States. He was elected the president of America in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley and would become the 26th president of the United States‚ Roosevelt would later get re-elected in 1904 and would become the
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The Square Deal President Theodore Roosevelt relentlessly improved the living‚ environmental‚ and business standards of the United States through his progressive program known as The Square Deal. Roosevelt’s Square Deal focused mainly on three domestic improvements‚ referred to as the “Three C’s:” conservation‚ consumer protection‚ and controlling corporations. Shortly after taking over the presidency position‚ upon the assassination of William McKinley‚ Roosevelt began implementing reforms from
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Dr. Rager History 136 10-21-2011 Theodore Roosevelt: American Hero Although many people at the time disagreed with the actions of Teddy Roosevelt‚ he played a very important role in the Spanish-American war by not only preparing the navy‚ but on the front lines of combat as well. Theodore Roosevelt‚ the 26th president of the United States of America‚ had a huge impact on the Spanish-American war in many ways. The war also had a huge impact on Theodore Roosevelt’s political career in many
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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 - Biography). As President‚ Roosevelt looked at the role of President as a “steward of the people” (Theodore Roosevelt). Theodore Roosevelt was not only known to be the first modern President but
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