Americanism

Name: Americanism
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
ISBN: 9798882499739

Author: Theodore Roosevelt

Narrator: Evan Schmitt

Unabridged: 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Riveting Publishing

Published: 08/31/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, History, North American History, Us History, Modern History, Military History, United States Military

Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the powerful words of Theodore Roosevelt as he delivers his iconic 1915 speech, Americanism. In this stirring address, Roosevelt passionately advocates for the principles of true Americanism, emphasizing the importance of national unity, loyalty, and the responsibilities of citizenship. With a focus on upholding American values amidst the challenges of the early 20th century, Roosevelt’s speech is a timeless reminder of the strength and resilience that define the American spirit. This audio recording brings his fervent message to life, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the ideals that have shaped the nation.

About Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the twenty-sixth president of the United States. He was a leader of the Republican Party and founder of the short-lived Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party of 1912. Before becoming president in 1901, he held offices at the city, state, and federal levels. Roosevelt was the force behind the completion of the Panama Canal, sent the Great White Fleet on a world tour to demonstrate American power, and negotiated an end to the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in any field. Roosevelt is also known for his achievements as a naturalist, explorer, hunter, soldier, and author. His published works include Rough Riders, The Strenuous Life, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Will

This book speaks the truth about the fact that America should be thought of as a religion first and foremost. The problem with the book is that it is written from the perspective of a devout neoconservative Americanist who feels at liberty to browbeat the reader into worshiping as he does. I couldn'......more

Goodreads review by Nathan

This bizarre book acutely, perceptively traces the Puritan lineage of what the author describes as Americanism, from the founders up through Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. In that journey, Puritanism is transmogrified into Americanism, or 'American Zionism', wh......more

Goodreads review by Tucker

This book gets two stars for a few nice turns of phrase and an enjoyable smattering of quotations from dead presidents on the subject of religion. But, based on the book jacket, I thought I was about to enjoy a detached, anthropological investigation and analysis of cultural phenomena such as people......more