T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit
American Experience - Season 9

T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit ()

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After McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt becomes an "accidental" president. Seeing himself as a crusader, TR uses the presidency to advance his agenda of social reform. He expands the power of the presidential office and comes to dominate American politics. Yet, the night he is elected to a second term, TR announces he will not run again, ultimately weakening his second term.

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