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“Roosevelt had defined the public interest in the previously private struggle between labor and capital.” quote by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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““Roosevelt had defined the public interest in the previously private struggle between labor and capital.””

Doris Kearns Goodwin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin, 2013

Roosevelt framed public interest as the intersection of labor and capital conflicts, shaping policy.

In simple terms: Roosevelt linked labor-capital struggles to public interest.

Key Takeaway

Recognize economic tensions in policy decisions.

Themes

politics economics history

Mood

historical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • labor negotiations
  • economic reforms

Key Concepts

public interest labor relations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does framing affect public perception?
  • What modern issues mirror this dynamic?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex stakeholder interests.

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