All Posts Tagged With: "T. R."
Barack Obama, Romanticism Restored
H. W. Brands has written a compelling biography of Teddy Roosevelt, “T. R. The Last Romantic.” Published by BasicBooks in 1997, Brands biographical depiction of Roosevelt is as intriguing as any novel. But I cannot help making a comparison to Barack Obama of 2008.
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McCain and T. R. Roosevelt
John McCain likes to say that one of his heroes or idols or whatever is Teddy Roosevelt – the Republican President at the beginning of the 20th Century. This writer is also a fan of Roosevelt. While there are similarities in these men, there are also distinct differences. These differences are rooted in their upbringing. […]
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