The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses

The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses

Title: The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Release: 2012-06-04
Kind: ebook
Genre: U.S. History, Books, History
Size: 1901367
*Includes images of Theodore Roosevelt
*Includes a table of contents

For a man who grew up to become the Bull Moose, Teddy Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. 

It also helped that Teddy’s family was wealthy, allowing him privileges including home school and the ability to attend Harvard, where he was an athlete and took an interest in naval affairs. After finishing at Harvard, Teddy entered politics, but it didn’t stop him from writing The Naval War of 1812 in 1882, establishing himself as a professional writer and historian. 
During a presidency that would earn him a place on Mount Rushmore, Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” domestic policies favored average citizens while busting trusts and monopolies. Roosevelt also promoted conservation as an environmental stance, while his “speak softly and carry a big stick” foreign policy is still an oft used phrase today. Roosevelt even earned a Nobel Prize during his presidency.  
Roosevelt’s health declined quickly and he died in 1919, having secured himself as an American icon. Today, Teddy is remembered for being an explorer, hunter, author, soldier, president, and safari adventurer, all of which combine into one unique reputation. 

The Strenuous Life, is a famous speech given by Roosevelt, describing how hard work and  strenuous effort are an important part of the American spirit. A number of other essays are included in this collection.

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