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Theodore Roosevelt and the Big Stick
On this date in 1901, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt used the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick” for the first time in public. Here are some things you may not have known about Roosevelt and “big stick diplomacy.” The philosophy behind the idea is to negotiate peacefully, but make it known that you’re…
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St. Petersburg: Russia’s Gateway to the West
On this date in 1914, the city of St. Petersburg, Russia was renamed Petrograd. Here are some things you may not have known about St. Petersburg and its frequently changing name. The city was founded in 1703 by Czar Peter the Great at the mouth of the Neva River on the Gulf of Finland. He…