Theodore Roosevelt didn’t just change the presidency—he helped reinvent the American spirit. In To Rescue the American Spirit, Bret Baier traces Roosevelt’s journey from sickly, bookish child to “Bull Moose” warrior-statesman who pushed the US onto the global stage. This summary follows Teddy through family tragedy, cowboy exile in the Badlands, his rise as a reformer taking on political machines, and his transformation into a conservationist, trust-buster, war hero, and Nobel Peace Prize–winning peacemaker.
You’ll also see how Roosevelt’s ideas about strength, moral courage, and American leadership echo in today’s debates over global conflict, technology, immigration, and civic responsibility. At a time when politics feels exhausted and divided, Roosevelt’s call to “dare greatly” and stay engaged in public life feels more urgent than ever.
Read the summary to see what Roosevelt can still teach us about courage, leadership, and rescuing the American spirit today.
