Theodore Roosevelt and Muckrakers

President Theodore Roosevelt strongly believed that each and every president should be a true leader. Roosevelt also developed the term of "Muckrakers" and stated his views on them. He also expressed his views on the foreign policy.

Roosevelt held true to his beliefs that a president should lead by his actions. Roosevelt accomplished many things during his presidency, which implies that he had to have led the country to such success. He took charge by enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, the Newlands Act, the Elkins Rebate Act, the Monroe Doctrine in Venezuela, along with several others. He also settled national issues, including the infamous Coal Strike, along with enabling the construction of major sites, including, but not limited to, Crater National Lake, the Grand Canyon National Monument and the Panama Canal. Furthermore, Roosevelt proved his leadership after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906.

Also in 1906, Roosevelt coined the term "Muckrake", which is the name applied to American journalists, novelists, and critics who during his presidency, attempted to expose the abuses of business and the corruption in politics. Although Roosevelt agreed with many of the charges of the Muckrakers, he asserted that some of their methods were irresponsible.

Roosevelt's foreign policy was based on his belief that nations, like individuals, should pursue a strenuous life, and do their part to maintain peace and order. He felt that developed nations had a responsibility for stewardship of underdeveloped nations.

Theodore Roosevelt adopted the belief that all presidents should be strong leaders who influenced the growth of the nation. Roosevelt also shared his viewpoints with the country on the impact of the Muckrakers and lived out his creeds concerning foreign policy. President Theodore Roosevelt most definitely succeeded in following the standards that he held for all presidents, generally speaking, and as a result, is held high in the eyes of the American people.