The Right of the People to Rule (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Theodore Roosevelt

Overview

This transcript of a speech given by Roosevelt at New York City's Carnegie Hall on March 20, 1912 is a classic of American political rhetoric.  He was a candidate for president under the banner of the “Bull Moose” Progressive Party that year. In this brief text, Roosevelt affirms his faith in the wisdom of the American people and their ability to govern themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411446212
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/29/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	16
File size:	113 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), was the 26th President of the United States. His politics led the U.S. more deeply into global affairs, and his leadership helped to found the Progressive Movement. He was also a writer, naturalist, and soldier as well as a politician. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906. He lived by his slogan, “speak softly and carry a big stick.”