
Roosevelt in the Kansas City Star: War-time Editorials
Enriched edition. Insightful wartime perspectives from a legendary leaderBy Theodore RooseveltLength10h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Roosevelt in the Kansas City Star: War-time Editorials," Theodore Roosevelt offers a compelling collection of his editorial writings during a pivotal time in American history. Spanning the early 20th century, these pieces exemplify Roosevelt's vigorous prose style, combining passionate rhetoric with astute political commentary. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the editorials reflect the national sentiment of the era, as well as Roosevelt's unwavering belief in American interventionism and his characteristic exuberance for civic duty. The collection serves not only as a historical document but also as an exploration of Roosevelt's complex views on war, democracy, and American identity during tumultuous times. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was an adaptive leader and prolific writer whose experiences as a soldier and statesman deeply influenced his views on foreign policy and national unity. Drawing inspiration from his own encounters in the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt's writings in this volume reveal his passionate commitment to American values and the responsibilities that come with power. His role in shaping modern America rendered him a key figure in the discourse surrounding war and patriotism, making this collection particularly poignant. Readers with an interest in American history, political discourse, or Roosevelt's legacy will find this collection an invaluable resource. The editorials serve as both a reflection of Roosevelt's candid beliefs and a window into the era's societal complexities, encouraging readers to engage with the historical context and the enduring themes of leadership and conscription that resonate today.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government
Length10 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Author Biography
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5INTRODUCTION
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6VI
7ROOSEVELT IN THE KANSAS CITY STAR
8BLOOD, IRON, AND GOLD
9THE GHOST DANCE OF THE SHADOW HUNS
10SAM WELLER AND MR. SNODGRASS
11BROOMSTICK PREPAREDNESS
12THE BONDHOLDERS AND THE PEOPLE
13FACTORIES OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP
14PILLAR-OF-SALT CITIZENSHIP
15BROOMSTICK APOLOGISTS
16THE LIBERTY LOAN AND THE PRO-GERMANS
17A DIFFICULT QUESTION TO ANSWER
18NOW HELP THE LIBERTY LOAN
19A SQUARE DEAL FOR THE TRAINING CAMPS
20THE PASSING OF THE CRIPPLE
21THE PEACE OF COMPLETE VICTORY
22FIGHTING WORK FOR THE MAN OF FIGHTING AGE
23WISE WOMEN AND FOOLISH WOMEN
24WHY CRY OVER SPILT MILK?
25SAVE THE FOODSTUFF
26ON THE FIRING LINE
27NINE TENTHS OF WISDOM IS BEING WISE IN TIME
28WE ARE IN THIS WAR TO THE FINISH
29SINISTER ALLIES
30THE NEW YORK MAYORALTY ELECTION
31GERMAN HATRED OF AMERICA
32START THE SYSTEM OF UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING AT ONCE
33A FIFTY-FIFTY WAR ATTITUDE
34THE GERMANIZED SOCIALISTS AND PEACE
35MOBILIZE OUR MAN POWER
36THE LANSDOWNE LETTER
37THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
38FOUR BITES OF A CHERRY
39THE RED CROSS CHRISTMAS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
40BEING BRAYED IN A MORTAR
41RENDERING A GREAT PUBLIC SERVICE
42A BETRAYAL OF DEMOCRACY
43BROOMSTICK PREPAREDNESS—A STUDY IN CAUSE AND EFFECT
44OUR DUTY FOR THE NEW YEAR
45TELL THE TRUTH AND SPEED UP THE WAR
46THE COST OF UNPREPAREDNESS
47COÖPERATION AND CONTROL
48THE ARTEMUS WARD THEORY OF WAR
49THE FRUITS OF WATCHFUL WAITING
50TELL THE TRUTH