Roosevelt was thought of as the first modern president because he was the first to get involved in foreign affairs, with his "Big Stick Policy". Other things he did during his presidency that he is remembered for is his Square deal, Hay-Pauncefote treaty, his corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, and "The Big-Stick Policy" which came upon after Roosevelt said that his motto was "to speak softly and carry a big stick." After this the press named his aggressive foreign policy the "Big-Stick Policy".
The big stick he referred to was the military forces.
Roosevelt introduced the Big Stick Diplomacy during 1901. "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick."
Theodore Roosevelt. The big stick was the military and if things did not go the way he planned people would "get hit with the big stick" meaning that Roosevelt would bring in the military
Roosevelt introduced the Big Stick Diplomacy during 1901. "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick."
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Roosevelt, in his corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, stated we must "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick." Basically, this means that we must negotiate diplomatically but be ready to use force (a stick) when necessary while negotiating with foreign powers.
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Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was 'speak softly and carry a big stick."
Theodore Roosevelt used the phrase regarding the diplomatic use of force. It was "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far".
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