The Bully Pulpit: A Look at Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft’s Golden Age of Journalism
The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism is an intriguing book that sheds light into a fascinating period of American history. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin, this work offers a comprehensive look at the relationship between two of America’s most beloved presidents – Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft – and how their administrations shaped the media landscape of the early twentieth century. Through her meticulous research and engaging narrative style, Goodwin paints a vivid picture of the Golden Age of Journalism, revealing how it was shaped by both Roosevelt’s “bully pulpit” and Taft’s more conservative approach. With its rich detail and thoughtful analysis, The Bully Pulpit provides a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.