American Experience S9 E2 - T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit

American Experience

American Experience S9 E2 - T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit
Jan 06, 2026 55 min Documentary Movies
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After McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt becomes an "accidental" president. Seeing himself as a crusader, TR uses the presidency to advance his agenda of social reform. He expands the power of the presidential office and comes to dominate American politics. Yet, the night he is elected to a second term, TR announces he will not run again, ultimately weakening his second term.

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