Presidential Theodore Roosevelt: Exuberance
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Jun 26, 2016 
Michelle Krowl, a historian from the Library of Congress and expert on Theodore Roosevelt, delves into the vibrant life of this dynamic president. She discusses Roosevelt's exuberant personality and how it reshaped the presidency, contrasting him with his predecessors. The conversation highlights his rise amid social changes, his whirlwind energy, and the heart-wrenching losses he faced, including the tragedy of his wife and mother simultaneously passing. Krowl illustrates how these experiences forged an adventurous yet complex leader who embraced both joy and grief.
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Energy Redefined The Presidency
- Theodore Roosevelt's exuberant energy reshaped the presidency by making enthusiasm a political asset.
- His joy in the office made the presidency itself the center of American politics.
Grief Turned Into Relentless Motion
- After losing his wife and mother on the same day, Roosevelt fled to the Badlands and became a cowboy to outrun grief.
- He believed "black care rarely sits behind a rider whose pace is fast enough," so he never stopped moving.
Investigate In Public For Impact
- TR combined firsthand investigation with press savvy to enforce reform and create headline-making accountability.
- He used reporters as both informants and amplifiers to drive policy change.
