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New York Times Bestseller "This captivating portrayal of Teddy is Bret Baier's gift to us. From Roosevelt's resilience over tragedy to his heroism in war, from his midnight rambles as police commissioner to his dramatic fights for reform as governor and president, Baier summons the irrepressible spirit of the man.…

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President Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy thrives in Oyster Bay, Long Island. As you drive into town, a commanding statue of Roosevelt on horseback greets you. Just beyond lies Sagamore Hill, his beloved home, and the summer White House. Once the center of Roosevelt’s family life, today it is a national park. It is also at the center of Brett Baier’s new book, To Rescue the American Spirit.

In this book, Baier brings readers into Roosevelt’s world, sharing new insights into his life and examining the key decisions and defining moments that shaped America during his presidency. His narrative reveals Roosevelt’s complexity--…

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