And he brought his fondness for “Big Stick Diplomacy” with him. The phrase became so strongly associated with Roosevelt during his presidency that he was often depicted in political cartoons ...

The speech that Roosevelt gave in September 1901 wasn’t as famous as “The Man in the Arena,” but it did launch one of his most famous sayings.

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Trump’s approach mirrors President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous dictum: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” His diplomacy is pragmatic and guided by hard realities — qualities that the ...