The Progressive Era | In the Arena | 6

The Progressive Era | In the Arena | 6

As president, Theodore Roosevelt pursued a progressive agenda. He worked to break up the monopolies of the Gilded Age, created a federal agency to inspect food and medicine, and fought to preserve public lands. But he believed everyone had a responsibility to fight for progress. In perhaps his most famous speech, he urged people to “get in the arena” and make a difference. Today, Lindsay is joined by Edward O’Keefe to talk about the roots of Roosevelt’s progressivism and his many achievements during his time in office. O’Keefe is CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and author of The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created A President.

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Prohibition | Interview with Lillian Cunningham | 7

Prohibition | Interview with Lillian Cunningham | 7

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Prohibition - We Want Beer | 6

Prohibition - We Want Beer | 6

The people had spoken: They wanted beer, and they wanted it now, but not just for drinking. Protestors wanted the jobs that came with breweries, and the country was desperate from the money that could...

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Prohibition - Down and Out | 5

Prohibition - Down and Out | 5

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7 Maalis 201833min

Prohibition - Poisoning the Well | 4

Prohibition - Poisoning the Well | 4

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28 Helmi 201831min

Prohibition - Speakeasy | 3

Prohibition - Speakeasy | 3

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21 Helmi 201830min

Prohibition - Drying Out | 2

Prohibition - Drying Out | 2

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14 Helmi 201829min

Prohibition - Closing Time | 1

Prohibition - Closing Time | 1

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7 Helmi 201837min

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