Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States (1901-1909). He is known for his energetic personality, range of interests and achievements, leadership of the Progressive Movement, and his "cowboy" image and robust masculinity.
Monroe Doctrine: A principle of US policy that any intervention by external powers in the politics of Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US. Roosevelt Corollary to Monroe Doctrine expanded its interpretation.
Big Stick Diplomacy: The policy pursued by President Theodore Roosevelt to use military force or threat to achieve foreign policy goals.
National Park Service: An agency of federal government which manages all national parks; it was established during presidency of Theodore Roosevelt due to his conservation efforts.
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