Why was Theodore Roosevelt considered a conservative?

He was a Republican, an imperialist, and a racist. He became the presidential candidate in 1912 of the Progressive Party. The word “progressive” back then had a different meaning than it does today. read more

The original question, now reinstated, presumes that Theodore Roosevelt is considered a conservative. That is arguable at best. He was both a Republican and a Progressive during a time when those two labels were fully compatible. read more

Would be considered ultra-Conservative today. During his lifetime, and thereafter, Theodore Roosevelt was labeled a warmonger and an Imperialist. He had a passion for war, more specifically for the “crowded hour” of battle. read more

Theodore Roosevelt was the first president of the 1900s, a time of great expansion and development. His devotion to conserving our natural and cultural history helped establish a precedent at an important time in our nation's history. read more