Theodore Roosevelt’s Speech
How did Theodore Roosevelt turn a speech into a symbol of defiance?
4.7 (34)
38 mins
Discover how Theodore Roosevelt delivered his famous 1912 “Bull Moose” speech moments after being shot during a campaign rally in Milwaukee. Explore how he refused to abandon the speech, continued speaking for nearly 90 minutes, and turned the shocking attack into one of the most remarkable moments of his political career.
Ep 1:
The Bullet, the Speech, the Legacy
A bullet lodges in his chest, yet Roosevelt speaks for eighty-four minutes—but behind the bravado lies devastating grief and a dinner invitation that ignited a national firestorm.
Ep 2:
The Bully Pulpit Divides a Party
Roosevelt hands the presidency to his trusted friend Taft, only to watch their alliance crumble—while a Paris speech about daring greatly becomes his most enduring legacy.
Ep 3:
The Arena, the Split, the Final Battle
Roosevelt storms back into politics, splits his own party, and rides a bull moose into a historic three-way election that reshapes America's political future.
Discussions (5)
Ross
Level 8 · 3 weeks agoTook a bullet gave a speech lol
Carlos
Level 4 · 3 weeks ago84 mins with a bullet? Confirmed true
Michael
Level 9 · 3 weeks agoFeb 14 1884 broke me reading this
