We might rephrase Theodore Roosevelt’s famous saying about “big stick” diplomacy thusly: Speak softly and carry a small stick, and you will go far—provided you have a big stick handy. That maxim has ...

Theordore “Teddy” Roosevelt has been known to generations of Americans for his pithy but accurate description as to how to handle foreign affairs: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Is Donald Trump ...

In his remarks at the Minnesota State Fair on Sept. 2, 1901, Vice President Teddy Roosevelt gave his famous "speak softly but carry a big stick" speech. It mainly detailed his view of the proper ...

President Theodore Roosevelt is shown in an undated file photo. (Associated Press file) President Theodore Roosevelt said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” The United States is less feared and ...