The themes below delineate the many facets of TR’s life, passions and political career. Included in each theme are relevant articles about Roosevelt’s opinions, roles and actions pertaining to the issues discussed in each theme.
Explore TR Themes
Capitalism and Labor
Learn about Roosevelt’s relationship with business owners, laborers, financiers, and reform legislation of the era.
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Conservation
Learn about Roosevelt’s role in the protection of many of our natural resources.
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Culture and Society
Learn more about the Progressive Era reforms of Roosevelt's time, as well as the celebrity aspect of his presidency and his relationship with journalists.
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Dakota and Ranching
Learn about Roosevelt's adventures in the West during the 1880s, where he grew in inner strength, self confidence and physical stamina.
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Family and Friends
Learn about Roosevelt's family and closest friends.
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Foreign Affairs
Learn about the diplomatic initiatives of Roosevelt's administration.
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Law and Justice
Though Roosevelt attended law school for a short time, questions of legal procedure and precedent interested him much less than questions of justice and morality.
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Politics and Government
Learn about the important topics, events, and people in Roosevelt’s political life.
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Race, Ethnicity and Gender
Learn about the conditions faced by Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, women, immigrants, and religious minorities, and examine Roosevelt’s opinions and actions toward them.
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Reading and Writing
Learn about Roosevelt's intellectual life.
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Strenuous Life
Learn about Roosevelt’s opinions on the strenuous life and how they affected his life and career.
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War and Military Affairs
Learn about the wars, armed forces and military leaders during Roosevelt’s lifetime.
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