[Speech] SPEAK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG STICK. - Roosevelt's Diplomacy

Foreign policy strategy

Theodore Roosevelt articulated his approach to foreign policy with this phrase, advocating for diplomacy backed by military strength. His strategy, known as "big stick diplomacy," influenced U.S. international relations and reinforced America's position as a global power. Roosevelt's pragmatic approach balanced negotiation with the potential for force, shaping early 20th-century diplomacy.

Background

1. Theodore Roosevelt

2. 26th President of the United States

3. Speech at Minnesota State Fair, September 2, 1901