Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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
it comes from Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
That phase is associated with Theodore Roosevelt who loved the opportunity that the presidency gave him to speak out on issues of the day. A pulpit is a place to preach from and bully meant excellent .
He eventually did come to support the idea before his death in 1919. He was quoted as saying the League should function "as an addition to, . . . not as a substitute for," American's military authority.
The term "bully pulpit" had nothing to do with bullying as we know the term. Back when Theodore Roosevelt was president, the term bully meant "wonderful," and Roosevelt was saying that the post of president was an "ideal" position to use for promoting an agenda. A related phrase from that era which survives to this day is "bully for you." That actually means "good for you."
Teddy Roosevelt
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Theodore Roosevelt was not killed; he died of a coronary embolism (blood clot) in his home on January 6, 1919. His last words, spoken to his servant, were "James, put out that light." Roosevelt was shot on October 14, 1912, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but survived. Immediately after being shot, he delivered a speech to a crowd of people, saying "I will make this speech or die!" The undershirt he was wearing when he was shot is on display at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota.
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.
This phrase, used by Theodore Roosevelt, refers to the office of presidency. A pulpit is a place to preach from and "bully" is an older adjective meaning excellent. Therefore a bully pulpit is a great place to make speeches from . Roosevelt appreciated the fact that people listened to him when he spoke as the President.
Like many people, he didn't believe that saying an oath while touching a book makes any difference in how that person will act in office. Pierce in fact chose to use a law book instead, showing he preferred to believe in the law and order rather than a simple religious item.