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This American President

The Great American Progressives (Roosevelt, Wilson, and Addams) and the Dawn of World War I

This American President

This American President

Society & Culture, Education, History

4.6698 Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2022

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

In the first two decades of the 20th century, America stood poised to dominate the world economically and geopolitically--a fact underscore by the key role the United States played in World War I. During this time, three Americans rose to prominence,...

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During the early years of the 20th century, America was a rising giant, making its weight felt around the world.

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Its economy was booming.

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Its industry was growing.

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And its population was growing more diverse every day.

0:15.4

It was going through unprecedented political and social changes.

0:19.4

It was well into the progressive era, a time when

0:22.6

many Americans believed that new policies were required to address new challenges. Three

0:28.1

Americans boldly led the way during these years, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jane

0:34.0

Adams. They were the most prominent progressive figures of the day and envisioned a different

0:39.7

kind of America from the one they inherited. And they also played major roles in the run-up to one

0:45.7

of the most important events in history, World War I. Our guest today, Neil Lanktoe,

0:52.3

will discuss these three progressive giants.

0:55.5

He's just written the book, The Approaching Storm, Roosevelt, Wilson, and Adams, and their

1:00.8

clash for America's future.

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