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Theodore Roosevelt : The Fight Against Corruption.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- 50MINUTES.
- Series:
- History
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Presidents--United States.
- Presidents.
- Progressivism (United States politics).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (40 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cork : Lemaitre Publishing, 2017.
- Summary:
- The book provides a comprehensive biography of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, highlighting his early life, political career, and lasting impact. Born into a wealthy family, Roosevelt overcame childhood health challenges to become a dynamic figure in American politics. Known for his progressive policies, he fought against corruption and prioritized public interest over private gains, significantly modernizing the presidency. His tenure saw notable achievements in trust and railroad regulation, healthcare laws, and nature conservation. Internationally, Roosevelt bolstered the U.S. presence on the global stage and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The book also explores his personal life, including his passion for writing and adventure, and his enduring legacy as a pivotal leader in American history. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Key information
- Introduction
- Biography
- A frail young man with an incredible destiny
- The fight against corruption
- Political, economic and social context
- A growing economy
- Opening up to the rest of the world
- An angry population
- Highlights
- The defence of workers' rights
- Trust regulation
- Railroad regulation
- Healthcare laws and nature conservation
- A growing place on the international scene
- The Nobel Peace Prize
- The 1912 presidential campaign
- Impact
- An improvement in quality of life
- Bolstering the role of president
- A Progressive domestic policy?
- The United States' self-assertion on the global scene
- Summary.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9782806293848
- 2806293847
- OCLC:
- 975223789
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