Theodore
Americannoun
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His book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783, published in 1890, found disciples in Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and the Japanese imperial naval ministry, and shaped 20th-century history.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Yet no administration was as linked to tennis as that of Theodore Roosevelt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"This analysis shows that climate change is having a clear, exacerbating effect on wildfire danger in the UK," Theodore Keeping, research associate in the analysis of extreme weather and wildfires at Imperial College London said.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
It’s true that some presidents, like Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Gerald Ford, didn’t enjoy clear electoral boons after failed assassinations.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026
The Preacher said to Pa, “Tell Brother Theodore I’ll be back a bit before noon. Tell him to ask Mr. Segee for a strong horse. We’re going to ride hard.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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