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T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit

S9E2 Oct 6, 1996 Runtime TBD

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After McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt becomes an "accidental" president. Seeing himself as a crusader, TR uses the presidency to advance his agenda of social reform. He expands the power of the presidential office and comes to dominate American politics. Yet, the night he is elected to a second term, TR announces he will not run again, ultimately weakening his second term.

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Episode details

Episode: S9E2

Aired: Oct 6, 1996

Runtime: Runtime TBD

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