A great democracy has got to be progressive or it will soon cease to be great or a democracy.

Theodore Roosevelt New Nationalism Speech by Teddy Roosevelt
Also known as: Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., T.R., Teddy
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About Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (27 October 1858 – 6 January 1919), also known as T.R. or Teddy, was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century.

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