The new nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt’s twentieth-century vision of a third founding and its contemporary relevance
Subject(s): America First Committee, Kansas--Osawatomie, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Middle class, Nationalism, Nationalism--Political aspects, Presidents--Attitudes, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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James M. Strock identifies nationalism as the bedrock principle of Theodore Roosevelt’s political philosophy which he contends overrides categorizing Roosevelt as either conservative or progressive. Strock identifies, explains, and provides examples of the ten planks of Roosevelt’s nationalism, including patriotism, social mobility, service, and building the ranks of the middle class. The essay is populated by many excerpts from Roosevelt’s writings and speeches, especially the “New Nationalism” speech of August 31, 1910. In keeping with the content of that address, Strock includes many references to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
A photograph, political cartoon, and painting of Roosevelt join another political cartoon in illustrating the book excerpt.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
2021
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
10
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Record Type
Image
Resource Type
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Citation
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Chicago:
The new nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt’s twentieth-century vision of a third founding and its contemporary relevance. [2021]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308803. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Strock, James M.. The new nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt’s twentieth-century vision of a third founding and its contemporary relevance. [2021]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308803.
APA:
Strock, James M.., [2021]. The new nationalism: Theodore Roosevelt’s twentieth-century vision of a third founding and its contemporary relevance.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308803.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
