a world class naval force
police the western hemisphere.
Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt is the president with the big stick diplomacy. His ideology was contained in this proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." With this policy he would implicitly threaten with the military while simultaneously attempting peaceful negotiations.
big stick diplomacy
HE WALKED SOFTLY AND CARRIED A BIG STICK.
Big Stick
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt's aggressive diplomacy was referred to as "The Big Stick".
Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was 'speak softly and carry a big stick."
Yes. These phrases are all associated with Theodore Roosevelt.
A big stick was his recommendation as something to carry to a negotiation.