Monday / tuesday 4/20-21/2020 | Beyond the progressive eraGreetings. You've learned about the problems America faced entering the 20th Century. They were many and seemingly insurmountable to remedy. Yet, President Theodore Roosevelt was able to facilitate some of the most sweeping reforms the United States has ever experienced to this date. Perhaps it was his mindset, “Believe you can and you're halfway there.” Theodore Roosevelt, that provided the catalyst resulting in the monumental legislation created. Two subsequent presidents, Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson, would continue to carry the progressive banner that resulted in a better life for the majority of Americans. The U.S. History.org site gives you the run down of how a truly effective Executive Branch of government showed the leadership traits necessary to run a dynamic democratic republic such as ours. We will not be doing a formal conclusion to this, but I encourage you to take some time to look through how these leaders stood up to big business and corruption to represent the needs of everyday people like you and me. There is a reason why "Teddy" Roosevelt is my spirit president. Maybe you'll discover why! |
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