How Theodore Roosevelt Mediated the Russo-Japanese War

In 1904, war broke out between Russia and Japan after long-simmering tensions. Western feeling was that the Russians would crush…

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Was Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 Bull Moose Campaign a Mistake?

Power is as much about timing as it is personality and messaging. The life of Theodore Roosevelt is a great…

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Colonel Roosevelt: Review

Theodore Roosevelt is on safari in Africa, hunting big game for the Smithsonian. Where the presidency tires out most men,…

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Theodore Roosevelt on Preparedness and the CCP Threat

If the last year has taught us anything, it is that we are not living in a utopia where history…

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Theodore Rex: Review

That damn cowboy is President of the United States! Indeed, an assassin’s bullet made Theodore Roosevelt President at age 42,…

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How Theodore Roosevelt Solved the 1902 Venezuela Crisis

The early 20th century saw increasing great power competition. The rise of the United States, Japan, and especially Germany disrupted…

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt: Review

“I feel sorry for McKinley,” noted a contemporary observer. “He has a man of destiny behind him.” This phrase gave…

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How Theodore Roosevelt Built His Reputation

By the time he became President of the United States at the age of 42, Theodore Roosevelt had already been…

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How Theodore Roosevelt Dealt with Loss

Valentine’s Day, 1884 was supposed to be a triumph for Theodore Roosevelt. Only in his 20’s, he had already been…

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Theodore Roosevelt’s Early Life: A Model of Masculine Virtue

Men are struggling today. Pound-for-pound, they’re worse off than their female counterparts (who have their own problems, too). These struggles…

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