The exemplary and still highly relevant statecraft of Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Diplomacy, National War College (U.S.), Presidents--Influence, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, War--Influence, World War (1939-1945)
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In his address at the National War College, James N. Mattis stresses both the inspirational power of Theodore Roosevelt and the United States. Mattis provides examples of presidents whose actions fit Roosevelt’s mantra of leadership, and he relates the story of a captured solider in Iraq who hoped to somehow immigrate to the United States. Mattis asserts that Roosevelt knew the value of power, but he also cultivated the diplomacy of inspiration, and Mattis concludes that inspiration trumps intimidation. Mattis also contends that the post-World War II “Greatest Generation” of American leaders took their cue from the example set by Roosevelt.
Four photographs, and a page devoted to pictures of Mattis with a brief biography, populate the address.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
2020-10-24
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The exemplary and still highly relevant statecraft of Theodore Roosevelt. [October 24, 2020]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308808. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Mattis, James N., 1950-. The exemplary and still highly relevant statecraft of Theodore Roosevelt. [24 Oct. 2020]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. June 4, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308808.
APA:
Mattis, James N., 1950-., [2020, October 24]. The exemplary and still highly relevant statecraft of Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308808.
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. June 4, 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.
