"a situation that requires courage, skill, or tenacity (as opposed to someone sitting on the sidelines and watching), is sometimes referred to as ""the man in the arena"". The ""Man in the Arena"" passage was quoted by another US president, Richard Nixon, both in his victory speech on November 6, 1968, and in his resignation address to the nation on August 8, 1974: Sometimes I have succeeded and sometimes I have failed, but always I have taken heart from what Theodore Roosevelt once said about the man in the arena, 'whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood,"
"dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Someone who is heavily involved in"
"Theodore Roosevelt"". The following words by Roosevelt are displayed in the rotunda of the canal's administration building in Balboa: It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best,"
"case the phrase must be omitted. Given that nearly every president-elect since President Franklin D. Roosevelt has recited the codicil, it is likely that the majority of presidents-elect have uttered the phrase (as well as some vice presidents, while taking their oaths). However, as President Theodore Roosevelt chose to conclude his oath with the phrase ""And thus I swear"", it seems that this current of tradition was not overwhelmingly strong even as recently as the turn of the twentieth century. Since the office of President of the United States came into existence in 1789 there have been 58 public swearing-in"
"favor of a strong United Nations, so his victory symbolized support for the nation's future participation in the international community. When Roosevelt returned to the United States from the Yalta Conference, many were shocked to see how old, thin and frail he looked. He spoke while seated in the well of the House, an unprecedented concession to his physical incapacity. During March 1945, he sent strongly worded messages to Stalin accusing him of breaking his Yalta commitments over Poland, Germany, prisoners of war and other issues. When Stalin accused the western Allies of plotting behind his back a separate peace"
"speech ""one of the great political speeches in American history."" Political analysts have compared the straightforwardness of Roosevelt's rhetoric, such as the ""I welcome their hatred"" comment, with the relative timidity of later politicians, such as Barack Obama; psychologist Drew Westen made such an argument in ""The New York Times"". Historians, however, have pointed out that Roosevelt delivered the speech in much more favorable political conditions than later politicians have had to face. 1936 Madison Square Garden speech The 1936 Madison Square Garden speech was a speech given by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on October 31, 1936, three days"
"responsibilities of citizenship because of the perils over which, in the past, the nation has triumphed; because of the blood and sweat and tears, the labor and the anguish, through which, in the days that have gone, our forefathers moved on to triumph."" Churchill's line has been called a ""direct quotation"" from Roosevelt's speech. Churchill, a keen soldier, was likely to have read works by Theodore Roosevelt, who was a widely published military historian; it is also possible he read the speech after being appointed First Lord of the Admiralty, a position similar to Roosevelt's. Other versions of the phrase"
"simply does not have. He speaks of past successes, but warns that any success in the future will only come with hard work. He speaks of responsibility, not only to ourselves but to the rest of the world as well. The United States must show good deeds through actions as well as words with all nations of the world. Justice and generosity are counted as most important, however he also warns of those wishing to wrong America. Roosevelt values peace, not out of fear, but because it is just and righteous. He comments on how any weak nation shall have"
"being merely a springboard towards an eventual and inevitable victory. As Professor Sandra Silberstein observes, Roosevelt's speech followed a well-established tradition of how ""through rhetorical conventions, presidents assume extraordinary powers as the commander in chief, dissent is minimized, enemies are vilified, and lives are lost in the defense of a nation once again united under God"". Roosevelt expertly employed one of the three terms defined by the ancient Sophists as essential to their definition of rhetoric. Coming from over two thousand years ago, the idea of kairos, which relates to speaking in a timely manner, makes this speech powerful and"
"Roosevelt, Taft generally falls in the shadow of the flamboyant Rough Rider, who chose him to be president, and who took it away. Yet, a portrait of Taft as a victim of betrayal by his best friend is incomplete: as Coletta put it, ""Was he a poor politician because he was victimized or because he lacked the foresight and imagination to notice the storm brewing in the political sky until it broke and swamped him?"" Adept at using the levers of power in a way his successor could not, Roosevelt generally got what was politically possible out of a situation."
"If his subordinates being interested parties have gone out of hand, he must forthwith resign, at least publicly disown and condemn such illegalities and assaults and not attempt to excuse them on the flimsy plea of”trying times”. I have myself suggested a possible explanation. His Excellency sympathizes with our aspirations, and knowing his own countrymen, realizes that we have got to be severely tried before they think of coming to terms; he is, therefore, trying and directing repression to see how far we are capable of bearing it and, therefore, sincere in our desire for freedom, and then having made"
"speech came when Roosevelt described forces which he labeled ""the old enemies of peace: business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering."" He went on to claim that these forces were united against his candidacy; that ""They are unanimous in their hate for me — and I welcome their hatred."" Roosevelt was able to state his goals so plainly because of his strong electoral position. His strong rhetoric, such as his suggestions that he would ""master"" the ""forces"" against him, privately worried some of his supporters for its political impact. Nevertheless, Democrats held large majorities in"
"calls this a heavy responsibility, to Americans, to the world, and to the unborn generations. He gives no reason to fear the future or unseen problems, but encourages the problems be met head-on. In his closing, Theodore Roosevelt knows that the problems facing Americans differs from those of the Founding Fathers, but insists that these problems be met with the same spirit. While it may be difficult, it must not be abandoned, nor memories forgotten. America has been blessed with a heritage that is to be unwasted and enlarged for all future generations. To do this, America has to show"
"left retina, leaving him blind in that eye (a fact not made public until many years later). Thereafter, he practiced jujutsu and continued his habit of skinny-dipping in the Potomac River during winter. As a result, the phrase ""the strenuous life"" has become highly connected to Roosevelt's life. Nathan Miller's biography of Roosevelt, ""Theodore Roosevelt: A Life"", begins by saying that ""the strenuous life"" is one of ""the things that immediately come to mind when Theodore Roosevelt's name is mentioned."" The speech also reflected the American spirit at the turn of the 20th century. The increasing industrialization and urbanization of"
"to qualify her for the job they are trying to do, and yet here they are — after all — good looking, intelligent appearing as they may be, and well groomed all of them, writing the opinions on which the jobs of hundreds of thousands of men depend and upon which the success or failure of an industrial enterprise may depend and we stand for it. In August 1940, the Hon. Harry N. Routzohn was one of the speakers at the dedication of Wilbur and Orville Wright Memorial at Dayton. He was defeated for a second term in November 1940."
"the words he delivered at the opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: ""I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and that there is purpose and worth to each and every life."" Since Reagan left office in 1989, substantial debate has occurred among scholars, historians, and the general public surrounding his legacy. Supporters have pointed to a more efficient and prosperous economy as a result of Reagan's economic policies, foreign policy triumphs including a peaceful end to the Cold War, and a restoration of American pride and morale. Proponents say"
"each day, that she possesses intelligence, courage, hardiness, endurance, and devotion of a lofty ideal, which helped to build and defend this great nation. It is said that ""The inaugural celebration was the largest and most diverse of any in memory—cowboys, Indians (including the Apache Chief Geronimo), coal miners, soldiers, and students were some of the groups represented."" This was to illustrate how diverse a man that Teddy Roosevelt really was. There is actual footage of the parade. Second inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt The second inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt as President of the United States, took place on Saturday, March"
"abandon ideas that fail and try something else, proved to be a tremendous asset; in Alter's words, Roosevelt ""threw a lot of things against the wall to see what stuck."" Alter also said Roosevelt's inspirational leadership led to psychological victories which helped the country recover from an economic crisis. The book also highlighted the fact that prior to Roosevelt's election, some feared capitalism and democracy were in danger, while suggestions were raised by some about the need for fascism, socialism or communism. During an interview with ""60 Minutes"" on November 14, 2008, then-President-elect Barack Obama said he had recently been"
"Instead, Roosevelt settled on his Secretary of War, William Howard Taft, who had ably served under Presidents Harrison, McKinley, and Roosevelt in various positions. Roosevelt and Taft had been friends since 1890, and Taft had consistently supported President Roosevelt's policies. Roosevelt was determined to install the successor of his choice, and wrote the following to Taft: ""Dear Will: Do you want any action about those federal officials? I will break their necks with the utmost cheerfulness if you say the word!"" Just weeks later he branded as ""false and malicious""; the charge was that he was using the offices at"
"that he was getting better, which he believed was essential if he was to run for public office again. In private he used a wheelchair but was careful not to be seen in it in public, although he sometimes appeared on crutches. He usually appeared in public standing upright, while being supported on one side by an aide or one of his sons. For major speaking occasions, an especially solid lectern was placed on the stage so that he could support himself on it; as a result, in films of his speeches, Roosevelt can be observed using his head to"
"issues with certain reporters. Press conferences also began a tradition where the senior wire reporter concludes the session by stating, ""Thank you, Mr. President"", signaling that the time for questioning is over, a tradition that continues today. Roosevelt held well over 300 press conferences during his first term. Though some reporters were unsatisfied with the amount of real news or new information they were getting from the press conferences, the Roosevelt administration under Early's leadership was considered by many to be effective at managing the White House's relationship with the press. During the administration, U.S. News reported that ""The machinery"
"felt bound by his word. Roosevelt believed Taft was his logical successor, although the War Secretary was initially reluctant to run. Roosevelt used his control of the party machinery to aid his heir apparent. On pain of loss of their jobs, political appointees were required to support Taft or remain silent. A number of Republican politicians, such as Treasury Secretary George Cortelyou, tested the waters for a run but chose to stay out. New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes ran, but when he made a major policy speech, Roosevelt the same day sent a special message to Congress warning in"
"office. In light of his loss of political support and the near-certainty that he would be impeached and removed, Nixon resigned the presidency on August 9, 1974, after addressing the nation on television the previous evening. The resignation speech was delivered from the Oval Office and was carried live on radio and television. Nixon stated that he was resigning for the good of the country and asked the nation to support the new president, Gerald Ford. Nixon went on to review the accomplishments of his presidency, especially in foreign policy. He defended his record as president, quoting from Theodore Roosevelt's"
"his attempts at an image of leadership necessarily a cut above the ordinary and an informality that at times appeared to verge on crudeness. Shortly after taking the oath of office, Truman spoke to reporters: ""Boys, if you ever pray, pray for me now. I don't know if you fellas ever had a load of hay fall on you, but when they told me what happened yesterday, I felt like the moon, the stars, and all the planets had fallen on me."" Upon assuming the presidency, Truman asked all the members of Roosevelt's cabinet to remain in place, and told"
"issued unsafe equipment, and that the most senior members of the team's coaching staff lacked the experience to train them to compete safely. Following its loss in its first non-exhibition game the team's management fired the one member of the coaching staff who was experienced, who team members felt had the experience to serve as head coach, and four of her fellow team members. In response Ford and 15 remaining team members resigned. The ""Torontoist"" quoted Ford's announcement of her resignation from her Facebook page, where she quoted Malcolm X, ""A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything"""
"were out. After the group left the meeting, Hannegan asked Roosevelt to put his decision down in writing. Roosevelt wrote a note on a piece of scratch paper and gave it to Hannegan. The next day Hannegan and Walker thus tried to convince Wallace and Byrnes to withdraw, but they refused unless the president himself asked them. Roosevelt did not want to disappoint any candidate. He told Wallace, ""I hope it will be the same old team."" But Wallace nevertheless understood the president's real intentions, and he wrote in his diary, ""He wanted to ditch me as noiselessly as possible."""
"be torn apart without his leadership. Washington most likely referred to this when he told the American people that he had wanted to retire before the last election, but was convinced by people ""entitled to my confidence"" that it was his duty to serve a second term. (All of the ideas presented in Washington's Farewell Address came from Washington; however, Alexander Hamilton wrote most of it.) Understanding these concerns, Washington sought to convince the American people that his service was no longer necessary by telling them, as he had in his first inaugural address, that he truly believed that he"
"if it sees fit. Such strength necessarily requires a strong military, and a strong military presence. Roosevelt's concluding words tie together the importance of the strenuous life in the individual and the nation: The speech was published in 1900 as part of a collection of other Roosevelt writings and addresses also entitled ""The Strenuous Life"". The speech reflected his own personality and life experience. Roosevelt was sickly and asthmatic as a youngster, and had to sleep propped up in bed or slouching in a chair during much of his early childhood. He was in poor physical condition as a result."
"Franklin D. Roosevelt promised ""a new deal for the American people,"" a phrase that has endured as a label for his administration and its many domestic achievements. The Republicans, blamed for the Depression, or at least for lack of an adequate response to it, were easily defeated by Roosevelt in 1932. Roosevelt entered office with no single ideology or plan for dealing with the depression. The ""new deal"" was often contradictory, pragmatic, and experimental. What some considered incoherence of the New Deal's ideology, however, was the presence of several competing ones, based on programs and ideas not without precedents in"
"admittedly not as gifted an administrator as some of his predecessors, nevertheless guided the University through tough financial times and declining enrollment spurred by the Great Depression and the looming Second World War, adopting pay cuts and establishing an Alumni Endowment Drive, a massive recruitment drive, and an endowment drive funded by local businesses. Still, the pressures of the times made these efforts less successful than they might have otherwise been. The tireless Throop once described his dedication and work ethic by saying, ""The first element of success is work, the second is work, and the third is work."" He"
"the want with a quote from a Taft opponent. And it was Roosevelt who engraved in public memory the image of Taft as a Buchanan-like figure, with a narrow view of the presidency which made him unwilling to act for the public good. Anderson pointed out that Roosevelt's ""Autobiography"" (which placed this view in enduring form) was published after both men had left the presidency (in 1913), was intended in part to justify Roosevelt's splitting of the Republican Party, and contains not a single positive reference to the man Roosevelt had admired and hand-picked as his successor. While Roosevelt was"
"that anyone ever proposed such a campaign to Roosevelt. Roosevelt is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of the United States, as well as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Historians and political scientists consistently rank Roosevelt, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln as the three greatest presidents. Reflecting on Roosevelt's presidency, ""which brought the United States through the Great Depression and World War II to a prosperous future"", said FDR biographer Jean Edward Smith in 2007, ""He lifted himself from a wheelchair to lift the nation from its knees."""
"of the Adirondacks""), and guide books (""New York: Historic Towns""). In addition, by one estimate Roosevelt wrote more than 150,000 letters. In his writing, Roosevelt in his style could be strong, introspective, exuberant, or angry—the subject dictated the style. Theodore Roosevelt bibliography This Theodore Roosevelt bibliography lists the works written by Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt was a diligent and skilled writer. When he lost his fortune in the Dakota Territory in 1886 and needed to make a living to support his family, he did so for the rest of his life by writing. Roosevelt wrote on a wide range of topics"