American Experience
Season 9 Episode 2 - T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit
6.9 ?
1988
Documentary
After McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt becomes an "accidental" president. Seeing himself as a crusader, TR uses the presidency to advance his agenda of social reform. He expands the power of the presidential office and comes to dominate American politics. Yet, the night he is elected to a second term, TR announces he will not run again, ultimately weakening his second term.
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T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (1): The Long Campaign
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T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit
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