What Did Theodore Roosevelt Mean by 'Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick'?

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy came down to one African proverb: speak softly and carry a big stick. He backed that philosophy with real military power, overseeing the construction of the Great White Fleet to show the world that American diplomacy had teeth. In this episode, we break down how that approach shaped the way Roosevelt protected American interests.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy