The Bully Pulpit

Doris Kearns Goodwin’s The Bully Pulpit explores the dynamic relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft during the transformative first decade of the Progressive era. Through a rich collection of primary sources, including personal letters and diaries, the book examines their friendship, political rivalry, and the broader societal push for reform, highlighting the influence of muckraking journalism and leadership in shaping American history.