Citoyenneté
Theodore Roosevelt était un fonctionnaire sans cesse motivé. Le large éventail de rôles et de titres qu'il a occupés tout au long de sa vie témoigne de son engagement inébranlable au service de la société. N'ayant jamais été du genre à rester sur la touche, TR était bel et bien l'homme de l'arène.
The Duties Of citizenship
Appointed to the Civil Service Commission by President Benjamin Harrison after returning to the East, Roosevelt took to his new position with the utmost enthusiasm. He fought against the systems of patronage and nepotism that dominated government appointments at the time, advocating strenuously for the selection of federal employees based on merit.
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In 1893, the young commissioner delivered a speech on his expectations of the American citizenry: to be engaged, vigilant, politically active, and above all, decent. "No man can be a good citizen who is not a good husband and a good father, who is not honest in his dealings with other men and women, faithful to his friends and fearless in the presence of his foes," Roosevelt famously proclaimed in this early speech.
The Rough Rider
Theodore Roosevelt was an eager volunteer in the Spanish-American War. His famous cavalry unit, the Rough Riders, fought with distinction in Cuba and earned Roosevelt the title of Colonel. He returned home to the United States a hero.
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ROOSEVELT'S ASCENT
Upon his return from the war, Roosevelt was elected Governor of New York. Within just a few years, he'd be the chief executive of the United States. A year after his second term ended, TR gave his most enduring speech: Citizenship in the Republic. He famously declared that credit belongs to "the man in the Arena," who "tries valiantly" and "spends himself in a worthy cause."
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LEADERSHIP
TR was a natural-born leader. Whether as police commissioner or President, TR always sought to participate in public life and lead, fuel progress, and create a precedent. His blend of courage and compassion made him a model leader for his time and generations to come.
CONSERVATION
Theodore Roosevelt est souvent considéré comme le "président écologiste". Dans les Badlands du Dakota du Nord, Roosevelt est commémoré par un parc national qui porte son nom et honore la mémoire du premier défenseur de l'environnement.
Le projet
La bibliothèque présidentielle Theodore Roosevelt montrera ce que nous pouvons apprendre de notre 26e président, et non à son sujet. Ce sont nos valeurs :