Stick
"stick" is the missing word.
A big stick was his recommendation as something to carry to a negotiation.
Refers to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy: "speak softly, and carry a big stick.
Roosevelt Theodore wanted to make the United States a global power. His idea was to 'speak softly and carry a big stick'. He sought a powerful defense for his country to overcome conflicts with the enemies. He followed an aggressive foreign policy even though he had little support from the Congress.
Teddy Roosevelt's corollary to the Monroe Doctrine revolved around big stick policy. The term originated from the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick." This is the idea of negotiating peacefully, simultaneously threatening with the "big stick", or the military. Roosevelt first used the phrase in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair on September 2, 1901, twelve days before the assassination of President McKinley, which subsequently thrust him into the Presidency.
Roosevelt did support the idea of a cash and carry program with Britain, and in fact, was the one to propose it. FDR served as America's 32nd President.
Don Jones has written: 'Walk softly and carry a big idea' -- subject(s): Canada, Executives, Fiction
tell her she is beautiful. Kiss him softly
The Roosevelt Corollary was an idea Theodore Roosevelt stated in his inauguration speech that added more terms to the Monroe Doctrine. This was an idea that the United States be more forceful in foreign affairs.
Wilson's idea of 'moral diplomacy' differed from TR's "Big Stick" in that it was ineffective. Wilson's '14 Points' and his"League of Nations" were ultimately rejected by the American Congress, while TR's "Speak Softly and carry a Big Stick" - coupled with his building and sending "The Great White Fleet" of battleships on a world tour proved most effective in quietly demonstrating that the United States was now a military force to be taken most seriously.
Teddy Roosevelt
His idea of walk softly yet carry a big stick. He demonstrated a tough attitude while also showing how much he cared for the American citizen. or Unlike previous presidents Teddy Roosevelt dominated the news with his many exploits. Teddy Roosevelt enjoyed boxing even when in office. he still loved boxing after he was blinded in one eye by one of his opponents. One day he galloped 100 miles on horseback just to prove the feat was possible.In Politics Theodore Roosevelt acted audaciously. He used his personalty and popularity to advance his programs. His leadership and publicity campaigns helped create the modern presidency. He became the model by which all future presidents were measured.