FDR vs TR
Roosevelt and Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Theodore Roosevelt were the two men during the twentieth century that created a big impact. Both of them made a lasting impression on the world. They both had determined political instincts, had brilliant intellects, great charisma. Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt were presidents whom actions spoke louder than words. They came to office during time of great political change and crisis. They were presidents of the progressive era and took bold action during these times that eventually led to the creation of modern American presidency and an American superpower. To continue, TR and FDR differed in their approach and intentions toward big-business. While both personally despised big business men, each had a different approach for dealing with them. While in office, TR became a "trust buster" and broke up approximately 40 monopolies. He wanted to bring down big businesses in order to restore and balance the control of monopolies over the U.S. economy and the workers. FDR established the National Recovery Administration (NRA) The goal was to eliminate "cut-throat competition" by bringing industry, labor and government together to create codes of "fair practices" and set prices. However in 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously declared that the NRA law was unconstitutional, ruling that it infringed the separation of powers under the United States Constitution. Ultimately, TR plan of action was more successful, having a bigger impact on dealing with big-businesses. Furthermore, Running for presidency, FDR and TR proposes a plan for the American people. Taking over the presidency in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley, he quickly assured America that he would not take any drastic measures. He then demanded a “Square Deal” that would address his primary concerns for the era—the three C’s: control of corporations, consumer protection, and conservation.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Theodore Roosevelt were the two men during the twentieth century that created a big impact. Both of them made a lasting impression on the world. They both had determined political instincts, had brilliant intellects, great charisma. Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt were presidents whom actions spoke louder than words. They came to office during time of great political change and crisis. They were presidents of the progressive era and took bold action during these times that eventually led to the creation of modern American presidency and an American superpower. To continue, TR and FDR differed in their approach and intentions toward big-business. While both personally despised big business men, each had a different approach for dealing with them. While in office, TR became a "trust buster" and broke up approximately 40 monopolies. He wanted to bring down big businesses in order to restore and balance the control of monopolies over the U.S. economy and the workers. FDR established the National Recovery Administration (NRA) The goal was to eliminate "cut-throat competition" by bringing industry, labor and government together to create codes of "fair practices" and set prices. However in 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously declared that the NRA law was unconstitutional, ruling that it infringed the separation of powers under the United States Constitution. Ultimately, TR plan of action was more successful, having a bigger impact on dealing with big-businesses. Furthermore, Running for presidency, FDR and TR proposes a plan for the American people. Taking over the presidency in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley, he quickly assured America that he would not take any drastic measures. He then demanded a “Square Deal” that would address his primary concerns for the era—the three C’s: control of corporations, consumer protection, and conservation.