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Which president guaranteed independence in western hemisphere from Europe interference?

Monroe He instigated the "Monroe Doctrine" and coined the phrase "walk softly and carry a big stick"


What president summed up his policy by saying Speak softly and carry a big stick?

What Theodore Roosevelt said was not "walk softly but carry a big stick" as is often mis-quoted. He gave his famous quote during a speech in 1903: There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far. Source:mediatinker


What was Roosevelt's foreign policy called?

Roosevelt's foreign policy was known as the "Big Stick" diplomacy. This approach emphasized the use of military power and intervention as a means of achieving American goals abroad, particularly in Latin America. Roosevelt famously stated, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far," highlighting his belief in a strong military presence to back diplomatic negotiations. This policy was evident in actions such as the construction of the Panama Canal and interventions in the Caribbean.


Who was referred to as the Teflon president?

Ronald ReaganDue to how scandals never 'stuck' to him and ruined his popularity with the public, much like and egg does not stick to a Teflon pan.


What did John O'Sullivan say was the US destiny?

John O'Sullivan said that the US destiny was to end world hunger, free the slaves, to carry a big stick, kill Lee Harvey Oswald, kill the Nazis, carry a big stick, and charity for all.

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What was Teddy Roosevelt's diplomatic slogan?

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Theodore roosevelt idea was to speak softly and carry a big?

A big stick was his recommendation as something to carry to a negotiation.


Where did the phrase Tread Softly and Carry a Big Stick come from?

Theodore Roosevelt used the phrase regarding the diplomatic use of force. It was "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far".


Who stated speak softly and carry a big stick?

Theodore Roosevelt


Who said walk softly and carry a big spirit?

I'm pretty sure it's, "Speak softly and carry a big stick;" by Theodore Roosevelt.


What was teddt roosevelt motto?

"Tomorrow is Now"


What was Theodore approach to foreign policies?

Walk softly, carry a big stick


What does walk tall and carry a big stick mean?

The actual saying is 'speak softly and carry a big stick' versus 'walk tall and carry a big stick.' The saying is attributed to Theodore Roosevelt.


Who was part of the big stick policy?

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was 'speak softly and carry a big stick."


Theodore Roosevelt's idea was to Speak softly and carry a big what?

"stick" is the missing word.


What was Roosevelts big stick diplomacy?

Roosevelt introduced the Big Stick Diplomacy during 1901. "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick."


What was Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy that came from a West African adage?

Theodore Roosevelt's policy was called Big Stick Policy. Also, known as Big Stick Ideology or Big Stick Diplomacy.The adage in reference:"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"