Theodore Roosevelt's Transformational Policies

The laborers demanded a 20%, greater protection and rights, and have the work day reduced to nine hours instead of ten. The stubbornness of the corporation would ultimately be their own defeat. The strike was becoming a substantial burden on the United States due to the diminishing amount of coal being produced. Due to this, Roosevelt decided to intervene. It is true that Roosevelt threatened the mine owners when no negotiation was met, but this would be the first time a president sided with a union over corporations. This is quite a revolutionary action for unions, because Roosevelt heard the people’s voice and answered. The owners agreed, and the workers got the terms the union had been fighting for. Roosevelt is known to be overly expressive, so he also convinced Congress to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, and the Meat Inspection Act. Congress was cautious in passing these acts due to the amount of influence the meat industry had, but Roosevelt was the man that convinced Congress. These acts protect

“There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.” (Woodrow Wilson) This quote from one of the most progressive presidents of all time, really represents what the progressives were after during their movement; during the Progressive Era, American citizens were looking for change socially, politically, and economically due to urbanization and industrialization. Although all 3 of the early 20th century presidents were progressive in their reforms, Theodore Roosevelt was the most progressive out of these because he regulated business, fought for labor reform, and conserved natural resources.

In 1902 Roosevelt resolved a mining strike, which resulted in a 10 percent pay increase and a nine-hour working day for the workers. Through this, he gained support of the public for being the first president to side with a labor union in a dispute and nicknamed his administration “The Square Deal”. Roosevelt formed the Square Deal on three basic ideas: control of corporations, conservation of natural resources, and consumer protection. These ideas were aimed to help the middle

“A whole generation of Americans had grown up knowing no other president. He was a presence in their living rooms, he had called them my friends, and he had been at the helm of the two worst crisis of the century.” (“FDR”) The people loved his optimism and his sympathy with the less fortunate. (Perkins, 7) He was the people’s champion and they elected him to office four consecutive times. (Schlesinger, Time) President Roosevelt rescued America during the hardship that was the great depression. His decision to enter World War II played a substantial role in defeating fascism. Roosevelt believed in a multilateral effort in ending conflicts around the world. Franklin D. Roosevelt left an indelible mark of progress on American history.

Once President Franklin Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression, his first 100 days enacted what he called the New Deal. This “deal” was a series of reforms that were meant to increase available jobs, better the working conditions, and put money back into the economy. Jobs offered during this time, as well as the relief, recovery, and reform efforts gave a kick start to the American economy, helping to pull us out of the Great Depression. Some examples of these efforts can be seen in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the National Recovery Administration (NRA), and the Social Security Act (SSA).

Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency marked the beginning of a very liberal period in American history. This new ‘Progressive Era’ was mobilized largely by the middle class as an attempt to put an end to the problems created by the period of excess that was the Gilded Age. Believing that big business was ruining democracy, and assuming a moral obligation to shield the poor and downtrodden from corrupt capitalists, the Progressives commenced an era of sweeping reforms. From the outset, the Progressive movement targeted domestic issues such as political machines, monopolies, and factory regulations. While President Roosevelt—the face of the Progressive movement—frequently became entangled in global affairs during his time in the Whitehouse, the focus of Progressives during this stage remained primarily on domestic concerns. It was not until after Roosevelt’s presidency that the Progressives followed their patron’s lead, becoming active participants in foreign affairs. Theodore Roosevelt’s exit from the spotlight and subsequent return to politics in 1912 caused the Progressives to split from the Republican Party, and when war broke out in Europe in 1914, Progressives were then divided amongst themselves regarding how the Great War should be handled from afar. As foreign policy issues became a larger concern than domestic issues, the Progressives shifted their attention away from home and toward foreign policy.

During the Progressive Era, America entered into a period of change, reforms, and regulations. These changes were instigated by the increased public awareness of the problems within America and through the strong and progressive leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Due to both of these factors, America entered into a time of social, political, and economical reform. These changes would lead to new right and opportunities many citizens of America such as women and the middle class/poor. But despite these progressive improvements, many, such as African Americans, found that they still were not receiving the same protection of their rights that was promised to them in the Constitution. Thus, though the Progressive Era’s changes, reforms, and regulations

Progressivism originated as the optimistic vision that society was capable of improvement, and that continued growth and advancement were the nation's destiny. This, however, would require direct, purposeful human intervention in social and economic affairs. Progressive reformers wished to limit the disperse authority and wealth by empowering the government to regulate or break up trusts at both state and national levels. They also believed in the importance of social cohesion. Individuals were not autonomous; rather they are each part of a great web of social relationships. Therefore they pushed for reforms to help women, children, industrial workers, immigrants, and even African Americans to

Later in the Oval Office, Mister Theodore Roosevelt found himself against a union of striking coal miners. From that position, Presidents usually sent the Army to quell and subdue any demonstrators. Contrarily, Mister Theodore Roosevelt innovatively allowed for meeting and negotiating with the strike’s leaders, which, however, failed to disband the strike. Concordantly, Mister Theodore Roosevelt called in for the Army, seized operations of the coal mine, and resumed the efficiency of the mine. Doomed to perish if they did not change themselves

One way he did that was again siding with the workers in the coal mine strike. Another way he fought for the working class was he created the Department of Commerce and Labor. The Department of Commerce and Labor which controlled the excesses of big businesses and “foster, promote and develop the welfare of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment” (U.S. Department of Labor). He also immediately dealt with the meat companies. When the meat companies had been exposed by the book “The Jungle” Theodore Roosevelt immediately sent a team to investigate and when they found out that they were true he made laws to fix

In comparison Teddy Roosevelt believed the main source of executive authority was bestowed to the Presidency by the people and as such held a moral obligation under the Constitution to use the position and influence of the executive branch to serve the people's interests. “ [I] regard[ed] the executive as subject only to the people, and under the Constitution, bound to serve the people affirmatively…”(Roosevelt, The Presidency,1913). Roosevelt’s stewardship theory developed as part of the emerging progressive movement. Progressivism evolved in response to economic, political and social injustices that occurred during America’s transformation into a modern industrial era. During the gilded age The consolidation of businesses into national interstate

What made Theodore Roosevelt such a great president and person? Many people aspire to be like him, but he sets a high bar for humanity. He is in many people's opinions one of the greatest presidents of the United States, so incredible that his face is set in stone and will be for hundreds of years in the future.

When the term “progressive era” is brought up, many people may think of the social reformers such as Ida Tarbell, Jacob Riis, Jane Addams, and Upton Sinclair. They might not think of the Presidents that were in the White House during that time who included Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. During the Progressive Era, Americans were looking for social, political, and economic reform after industrialization and urbanization. While all of the president's worked to correct problems during the Progressive Era, Theodore Roosevelt was the most progressive president because he fought for the reform of businesses, worker’s rights, and conservation of natural resources.

Americans have become used to politicians who will not go against their party’s line. Instead of having numerous free thinking elected officials who come together to ensure the welfare of society, we have two parties that control almost everything. This was not how Theodore Roosevelt led our country. He was a visionary and ethical leader. This paper explains why by describing Theodore Roosevelt’s use of visionary leadership to protect America’s natural resources by being an emotionally flexible leader and using his inspirational motivation. Theodore Roosevelt was an Ethical Leader because he put service before self by resigning from the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy to fight in the Spanish American War and was a free thinker who went against his party to protect the welfare of society. Theodore Roosevelt has personal relevance in my development as a leader by modeling service before self and allowing me to see how I can improve my inspirational motivation. In order to understand Theodore Roosevelt as a leader, you should first know the impact of his visionary leadership.

During the beginning 20th century, progressivism in America was at an all-time-high. Theodore Roosevelt’s, William Howard Taft’s, and Woodrow Wilson’s presidential platform all sought to fix the problematic America. Although all of the presidents worked to correct problems during the Progressive Era, Theodore Roosevelt was the most progressive president because he fought for the regulation of business, workers’ rights, and natural resources.