Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt began his presidency in 1901, and by the time he left in 1908, he had imprinted a significant mark in American history. Theodore, also known as Teddy and T.R., helped nurture a still young country into the magnificent nation it has become today. An incredible amount of work had to be completed before this transformation of a nation could be accomplished. T.R. devoted every minute of his presidency to prepare America for the turn of the century. America was indefinitely shocked by the changes the 20th century brought with it, but Teddy's efforts helped reduce the effect of the shock. The major three contributions of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency are, in order of importance, his involvement in increasing the authority of the presidency in domestic affairs, his efforts in conserving the environment, and most important of all, his preparation of America's rise to become a world power.
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English: Col Theodore Roosevelt stands triumphant ...T. R. made many contributions to the domestic area in America. His efforts paved the way for major changes including Women's rights and African American's rights. He helped prepare the country for Martin Luther King to lead the blacks out of their persecution. Roosevelt's contributions made America finally achieve its dream of equality of all persons. Also he contributed in the industrial area facing monopolies and worker strikes. An example, was when the miners set out a strike and caused a decreased amount of much needed coal. Roosevelt provided immediate action threatening to work the mines using the Army if the owners of the company did not negotiate with the miner's union. Also Roosevelt renewed the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 and brought over thirty corporations into the Supreme Court. T.R. realized that if this nation would have to have its domestic problems solved before it could progress in other areas.
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There are a few slips n this essay. For example, the writer describes Roosevelt as president as trying to prepare the nation for the turn of the century. Given that Roosevelt became president in the fall of 1900, several months AFTER the turn of the century, he would have been acting a bit late at best.
On the other hand, this essay does a very good job of summarizing a very complex and often under-appreciated man, and I commend the writer for a very solid presentation.
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