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American Experience S9E2 — T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit
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American Experience•Season 9•Episode 2

T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit

8.3/10 · 67 votesOct 6, 199655 min

Ranked #2 of 15 in Season 9•+1.0 vs season avg

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After McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt becomes an "accidental" president. Seeing himself as a crusader, TR uses the presidency to advance his agenda of social reform. He expands the power of the presidential office and comes to dominate American politics. Yet, the night he is elected to

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Episode Summary

"T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (2): The Bully Pulpit" is episode 2 of American Experience season 9. It scored 8.3/10 from 67 votes, ranking #2 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on October 6, 1996.

Next: E3 · The Richest Man in the World: Andrew CarnegieBest of Season 9