Theodore Roosevelt

"THEODORE ROOSEVELT: PREACHING FROM THE BULLY PULPIT" explores the president's complex relationship with religion, tracing his spiritual journey from youthful piety to a more detached adult faith. Drawing on personal letters and archival materials, Benjamin J. Wetzel examines Roosevelt’s role as a preacher-like figure who used biblical language to promote morality—while also championing the separation of church and state. This insightful biography offers a fresh perspective on Roosevelt’s engagement with religious beliefs and the diverse faith communities of his era.