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Unreasonable Men: Theodore Roosevelt and the Republican Rebels Who Created Progressive Politics

At the turn of the 20th century, the Republican Party was in upheaval. A new breed of politicians vowed to overthrow the party leaders and purge Wall Street’s corrupting influence from Washington. From Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft to “Fighting Bob” La Follette, author Michael Wolraich discusses the passionate leaders at the center of the political power struggle that gave rise to the Progressive Movement and defined modern American politics.











When: Wed., Jul. 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Where: Bryant Park/Bryant Park Reading Room
Between 40th & 42nd Sts. and Fifth and Sixth Aves.

Price: Free
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At the turn of the 20th century, the Republican Party was in upheaval. A new breed of politicians vowed to overthrow the party leaders and purge Wall Street’s corrupting influence from Washington. From Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft to “Fighting Bob” La Follette, author Michael Wolraich discusses the passionate leaders at the center of the political power struggle that gave rise to the Progressive Movement and defined modern American politics.

Buy tickets/get more info now