Bull Moose Redux—Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy as a Blueprint for 21st Century Reform

Roosevelt’s Leadership Style: Then and Now

An in-depth look at Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency reveals a legacy defined by bold executive activism, ideological hybridity, and a pragmatic drive for reform. This article contends that Roosevelt’s historical record, his 1912 “Bull Moose” campaign, and his leadership style together form a model that can illuminate the economic, social, and geopolitical challenges of the 21st century.