Quote of the Day — Theodore Roosevelt
September 29, 2023
Do what you can with what you have where you are. — Theodore Roosevelt
1858–1919
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1858–1919
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the twenty-sixth President of the United States and one of the most energetic and transformative leaders in American history. Born into a prominent New York family, Roosevelt overcame childhood physical infirmities through rigorous self-discipline and developed into an outdoorsman, soldier, author, and statesman of remarkable accomplishment. His “Rough Rider” military service in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, combined with his advocacy for American imperial expansion, shaped his worldview. Roosevelt believed in American moral obligation to civilize and develop less-developed regions while simultaneously maintaining American military strength and strategic advantage. As president (1901-1909), Roosevelt pursued progressive domestic…
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Kim Monson selected this quote from Theodore Roosevelt as part of her Friday Medal of Honor segment, discussing the remarkable legacy of both Teddy Roosevelt Sr. and Jr., both Medal of Honor recipients. Roosevelt’s call to practical action resonated with the show’s themes of civic engagement and standing for values. Listen to the full context in World Religions, Truth, and the Battle for Republican Identity.
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