The man who ran the "bully pulpit," and boy did he use his presidential term to the fullest. Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy carried the following slogan: "Speak softly and carry a big stick." (I believe the phrase originated before Roosevelt's time, but he made it popular.) Roosevelt also started the effort to conserve American wildlife and lands by establishing national parks, forests, and monuments (the first wildlife refuge was created in Florida, the first national monument in Wyoming). He is also known as the first truly modern president, since his entire presidency took place in the first years of the 20th century (1901–1909). Also, most people know he was instrumental in the building of the Panama Canal. That saves so much trouble and time when traveling by sea!
I am grateful for Theodore Roosevelt.
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