Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris Summary
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"Theodore Rex" chronicles Roosevelt's presidency with epic scope, from trust-busting to Nobel Peace Prize diplomacy. Part of Morris's million-word trilogy that won the LA Times Book Prize, it reveals how TR's progressive policies and executive power reshaped America. What modern leader wouldn't study this blueprint?
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The Ascension to Power
In the misty dawn of September 1901, the landscape of American history was about to undergo a profound transformation. It was a time when the nation was still reeling from the assassination of President William McKinley, an act of terrorism that would change the course of history. Amidst this turmoil, a young and vibrant figure emerged to take the reins of power. Theodore Roosevelt, the youngest President in American history, was about to embark on a journey that would redefine the presidency and leave an indelible mark on the nation. Roosevelt's ascension to the White House was nothing short of dramatic. He received the news of McKinley's impending death while in a remote cabin in the Adirondack Mountains. With a sense of urgency and duty, he rushed to Buffalo, where he would take the oath of office. This breathless dash, captured vividly by Edmund Morris, sets the tone for the energetic and dynamic leadership that Roosevelt would bring to the presidency.
The Early Presidency: Challenges and Triumphs
Conservation and the Strenuous Life
Domestic and International Policy
The 1904 Election and Beyond
Leaving Office and Legacy
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