Historian Douglas Brinkley was on Monday’s "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart to talk about his new book on Theodore President, The Wilderness Warrior.
During the interview, Brinkley gives this incredible description of Roosevelt’s mentality and work ethic.
Here’s the full interview.
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Comments (4)
How many did he write after he died? Where was your headline editor on this one?
Posted by roger jennings | August 13, 2009 10:35 AM
Posted on August 13, 2009 10:35
While 150K may be exaggeration, you have to remember that letters were the only way to communicate during much of TR's life.
And we are not talking long, wistful thoughtful letters... we are talking about stuff that would be in emails today.
How many emails have you sent today? More than 8? Then don't question Brinkley's numbers.
Posted by Allan Jenkins | August 12, 2009 2:39 PM
Posted on August 12, 2009 14:39
I've never seen a historical lightweight produce heavier books than Douglas Brinkley. On the Daily Show, the copy/paste facts he waved lacked any kind of disciplined scrutiny you'd expect from a true scholar. For instance, did he do any simple math on his copy/paste claim that Roosevelt wrote 150,000 letters in his lifetime? Roosevelt died at age 62. That's would multiply out to more than 8 letters a day for 50 years starting from the age of 12 and without a single day off. I also laughed out loud when Brinkley said, "Without Roosevelt, we wouldn't have the Grand Canyon." What? Did he keep a surface parking lot company from filling it in? (I think he meant something about making it a national park versus taking credit for its existence. But that's that kind undisciplined thinker this guy is.)
Posted by JB | August 12, 2009 2:24 PM
Posted on August 12, 2009 14:24
I really liked his work in "Night at the Museum." JK
Posted by Anonymous | August 12, 2009 8:13 AM
Posted on August 12, 2009 08:13