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Read this book to become well versed in the intricacies of Roosevelt's presidency.
Not as thrilling as The Rise but bursting with nuance into his political theories.
A man who accomplished much. Yet, he was clear in his attempt to undue the democratic underpinnings of America that make her so great.

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"Justice is not a matter of eternal verities, but of constant, case-by-case adaptation to the human prejudices of judges."

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"our persistent unwisdom."
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"The power to seize the psychological movement is the essence of genius in politics"

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"The most precious faculty of a free people - that of electing their mandatories: their legislators, their judges."

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Roosevelt's Recommend Reading: Part 5 of 4

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Roosevelt's Recommend Reading: Part 3 of 4

Roosevelt's Recommend Reading: Part 2 of 4

Roosevelt's Recommend Reading: Part 1 of 4

Opportunity by John J. Ingalls

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Morris provides context to the adage that's most commonly associated with Roosevelt, speak softly and carry a big stick.

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"Public image, once registered, is almost impossible to rephotograph: later exposures only darken the underlying silhouette."

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"If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from his trouble; but neither will speaking softly avail, if back of the softness there does not lie strength, power."

"When quarreling parties are both in the wrong, and are assailed with blame...they will do strange things to save their face." - Grover Cleveland

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How did surgeons prepare the president for surgery? Give him whiskey to drink and rub cocaine around the wound. 😳
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"If ever #anarchy is triumphant, its triumph will last for but one red moment, to be succeeded for ages by the gloomy night of despotism."

Started reading this #nonfiction #history book about Roosevelt written by a #Pulitzer prize winner.
I've been wanting to finish this trilogy for some time now.

I finished the 1st book in the series, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. Now I need to complete the last 2 to finish the trilogy! #ColonelRoosevelt
They are both on my #Nonfiction #TBR stack.
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I love this description of Teddy

Moving, powerful, deeply informative - this is not only one of the strongest biographies I have ever read but a very galvanizing one. Roosevelt strides like a colossus over every page, from first to last. Heady, fascinating stuff.

I actually own this hardcover, but I don't think I'll ever actually read it - so I'm going to try the audio instead. I tend to gravitate towards nonfiction audio, for the most part.

Regardless of your political leanings, this is a great look at history through an objective lense. Morris starts this book at the beginning of Roosevelt's first term and ends it at his leaving office. A must read for history buffs. Note: this reads like a novel and not a history book.