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The Early Political Skills of Franklin Roosevelt
FDR cultivated the political techniques he used as President during his school years, his work in state and national government, and his run for Vice President in 1920.
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The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
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The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
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US Navy Railway Guns France 1918
Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI.
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Qualified To Be President
Some of the great US presidents have entered office with great resumes. So have some of the failures and mediocre ones. Does experience matter and, if so, what kind?
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WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART I
Teddy Roosevelt Jr. won the Medal of Honor for his "gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during the D-Day assault on Utah Beach at Normandy. In this article, we learn about the fascinating life and career of this worthy offspring of the original Rough Rider.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
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Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
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1920: The Year of the Six Presidents
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
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A Century of U. S. Vice Presidents
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
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Andrew Jackson and Theodore Roosevelt
Despite their widely different backgrounds, Jackson and Roosevelt have a number of significant similarities in their public careers.
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Presidential Advisers
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
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Smedley Butler
A fascinating character study, Smedley Butler was both a fierce warrior and an avid pacifist.
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The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
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EDITH ROOSEVELT: MODERN FIRST LADY
More than anyone else, Edith Roosevelt created the modern position of First Lady. See how this remarkable woman changed the White House and its operation, as well as the way First Ladies have handled their responsibilities ever since.
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F.D.R.
After the outbreak of World War I Roosevelt became a strong supporter of preparedness for war, a direct contrast to his country's isolationist policies. By 1940 overt defense preparations and "all aid short of war" to the European Allies were underway.
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PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TEDDY'S "WHITE HOUSE GANG"
The first in a series of articles on presidential children, this article looks at the children of Theodore Roosevelt. They enjoyed the White House, and went on to serve their country with distinction.
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TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MORE FUN THAN A GOAT, PART I
A quick look at Teddy Roosevelt's career leading up to his presidency.
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The Life of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, was almost larger than life. In many ways he personified America's transition from the 1800s into 20th century.
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The New York of the Roosevelts
Come with me to the Empire State to see the haunts of some remarkable cousins who became outstanding leaders of the 20th Century.
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Three
Third Installment of Our Series That Ranks the Twenty-Five Individuals That Have Most Effectively Advanced America’s Founding Principles
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Causes of the Spanish American War
Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.
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USS Maine in Havana Harbor 1898
In the months before the outbreak of war with Spain in April 1898, German warships prowled the Caribbean, meddling in affairs & hoping to benefit from a weakening Spain.
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