Title: Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense Pdf The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy
Author: Dan Abrams
Published Date: 2019-05-21
Page: 320
Praise for Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense“This beautifully-wrought story of Theodore Roosevelt’s defense of his claims of corruption in New York State politics has intense echoes today. Abrams and Fisher do a superb job of clearly presenting the issues in this remarkable and intensely dramatic trial.” —SCOTT TUROW"Growing up on Long Island just miles from Teddy Roosevelt’s historic home I thought I knew just about everything about our 26th President. I was wrong. Using Roosevelt's eight days of testimony, Dan Abrams and David Fisher present a fascinating window onto the former President Roosevelt that is fresh and often surprising. This trial and Roosevelt's defense of his reputation on the stand, often under fierce questioning, is truly mesmerizing." —BRIAN KILMEADE“Maintaining suspense about the jury's verdict, Abrams and Fisher deliver a fine and timely legal drama.” —Booklist“Many of the questions the trial raised about the effects of money in politics, the dangers of blind allegiance to party politics, and oversize corporate political influence will resonate with contemporary readers. Legal eagles and history buffs will enjoy this one.” —Publishers Weekly“A feisty Roosevelt takes center stage.” —Kirkus Reviews“Dan Abrams and David Fisher have penned a thrilling account of a nationally important trial that had profound consequences for both parties, one of whom happened to be Teddy Roosevelt. Abrams and Fisher have sifted through the archives to give us a courtroom seat to witness T.R. at his “bully” best in this high stakes, high drama, high profile, yet so far relatively unknown, trial from our nation’s history.” —GREGG TRIPOLI, Executive Director, Onondaga Historical Association “Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense reads like a blow-by-blow radio account of a prizefight between two heavyweights, although the arena is a courtroom, not a boxing ring.” —New York Journal of Books“Dan Abrams and David Fisher prove that the story of a libel case can indeed make for gripping reading.… Abrams and Fisher are gifted writers, and their prose is neither overly spare nor showy; they're clearly fascinated by the trial, and their enthusiasm for their subject matter shows. Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read for anyone with a deep interest in the 26th president, or in First Amendment law, but any reader with an affection for American history will find something to admire in this book.” —NPR“Meticulously chronicles what happened during the four-week trial, at which over 100 witnesses, including the governor of New York and many members of the state Legislature, were called to testify. The reader gets to know the lawyers, the judge, the jurors, the witnesses, the arguments and the rulings—and above all, the indomitable TR.… All are brought vividly to life by Abrams and Fisher.” —Law360PRAISE FOR LINCOLN'S LAST TRIAL"Dan Abrams and David Fisher write the heart-pounding pulse of history. Abraham Lincoln: the dusty shoes, the weary eyes, the Jedi mastery of a jury in a true case of life and death. So pull up a chair. This book not only brings a rare transcript to life, it makes you feel as if you are watching a live camera riveted on a courtroom more than 150 years ago."—Diane Sawyer"You didn't know that Abraham Lincoln was the defense lawyer in a notorious murder case on the eve of his presidency? Neither did I. But Dan Abrams and David Fisher tell the remarkable tale in Lincoln's Last Trial, and the story is both compelling on its own terms and a lesson about some eternal truths about criminal justice."—Jeffrey Toobin, author ofAmerican Heiress"We all know the story of Abraham Lincoln the wartime president, the defender of the Union, and the emancipator of the slaves. But Abraham Lincoln, the defense lawyer? Dan Abrams and David Fisher recount the engaging story of Lincoln's last trial, occurring on the cusp of the Civil War. An entertaining book filled with twists and turns and tailor-made for Civil War buffs."—Jay Winik, author ofApril 1865and1944"Lincoln's wartime leadership overshadows his life as a lawyer. But you can't understand one without the other. In this rich and previously unexplored corner of history, the authors take you inside the courtroom to watch Abraham Lincoln - at the height of his powers as a lawyer and on the edge of eternal fame - as he tries a thrilling murder trial to a jury."—Chris DeRose,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Presidents' War,Congressman Lincoln, andFounding Rivals"Abraham Lincoln was involved in thousands of cases in his distinguished legal career, few more intriguing than the 1859 murder trial of 'Peachy' Quinn Harrison... Abrams and Fisher adeptly place the Harrison trial within the context of Lincoln's legal career and his well-known skills before a jury. " -Kirkus Reviews"The authors give readers a moment-by-moment account of the murder trial, which featured a well-liked young victim, a claim of self-defense, [and] a deathbed admission... Lincoln enthusiasts will find the illumination of his preternatural legal skills a worthy subject; casual readers will find the centerpiece murder trial an engrossing legal thriller."—Publishers Weekly"Legal affairs journalist Abrams and coauthor Fisher illuminate a key marker on Abraham Lincoln's path to the White House... The transcripts reveal Lincoln at his best, fighting for a cause he believed in with brilliance and passion—qualities that would serve him so well as president."—Booklist"Abrams and Fisher quote generously from Hitt's transcript to bring into sharp focus the witness-by-witness testimony and courtroom proceedings."—Library Journal"Dan Abrams tells the story of Lincoln's last trial as an immersive true crime and courtroom drama experience, with impeccable research and highly entertaining digressions on such topics as 19th century jury selection."—Crimereads"[The case] cemented Lincoln's image as a courtroom star—and Abrams and Fisher have made the most of their material, polishing a musty transcript into an entertaining slice of life."—USA Today“His last great legal case.” —New York Post“Many aspects of the Harrison trial made it spellbinding and important. … [Lincoln’s Last Trial] adds a new layer of understanding about how Lincoln’s mind worked as a consummate trial lawyer, and how that mind provided the platform for his political prowess.” —Washington Independent Review of Books“A vivid portrait of Lincoln, other attorneys, what happened in the tragic case and the era. … Lincoln’s Last Trial may represent his last major case as an attorney but hopefully it is just the beginning of a series of history books from Abrams and Fisher.” —Valdosta Daily Times
A Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019
“Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPR
A President on Trial. A Reputation at Stake.
ABC News legal correspondent and host of LIVE PD Dan Abrams reveals the story of Teddy Roosevelt’s last stand—an epic courtroom battle against corruption—in this thrilling follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Lincoln’s Last Trial.
“No more dramatic courtroom scene has ever been enacted,” reported the Syracuse Herald on May 22, 1915 as it covered “the greatest libel suit in history,” a battle fought between former President Theodore Roosevelt and the leader of the Republican party.
Roosevelt , the boisterous and mostly beloved legendary American hero, had accused his former friend and ally, now turned rival, William Barnes of political corruption. The furious Barnes responded by suing Roosevelt for an enormous sum that could have financially devastated him. The spectacle of Roosevelt defending himself in a lawsuit captured the imagination of the nation, and more than fifty newspapers sent reporters to cover the trial. Accounts from inside and outside the courtroom combined with excerpts from the trial transcript give us Roosevelt in his own words and serve as the heart of Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense.
This was Roosevelt’s final fight to defend his political legacy, and perhaps regain his fading stature. He spent more than a week on the witness stand, revealing hidden secrets of the American political system, and then endured a merciless cross-examination. Witnesses including a young Franklin D. Roosevelt and a host of well-known political leaders were questioned by two of the most brilliant attorneys in the country.
Following the case through court transcripts, news reports, and other primary sources, Dan Abrams and David Fisher present a high-definition picture of the American legal system in a nation standing on the precipice of the Great War, with its former president fighting for the ideals he held dear.
A WORTHY TALE BUT NOT WELL TOLD On Monday morning April 19, 1915 a trial opened It was in Syracuse NY. Because on of the parties to the trial was Theodore Roosevelt it quickly became known as "the trial of the century.'The plaintiff was William Barnes whom was alleged to have limeled in a magazine article.There than follows page after page of recorded court room dialogue among the parties and the numerous witnesses called by either side. I found this exceedingly boring. The details of the court room proceeding may have interesting in 1915 but scarcely so to day. There also a number of discussions on the fie points of the applicable law. of interest to the litigantsand possibly to those readers who are attorneys. Meanwhile the trial was proceedings against the on coming of World War I There also discussions of the state and local politics of New York. The book contains numerous photos. The jury found for Roosevelt. A dramatis personae of all the persons connected with trial would have been hek]lpfullThis is more a book for lawyers than general readers.Yogi, meet Theodore. This is not a book about the trial for libel filed by Albany Republican party boss William Barnes against the former President of the United States and hero of the Spanish-American war, Theodore Roosevelt, commonly referred to at this stage in his career and life simply as Colonel. This IS the trial, laid out in all of its painful, often confusing, and, infrequently, semi-humorous detail.If not the trial of the century, it ranked right up there with the most important trials of American history. At its core was the very definition of what American democracy was and should be. Roosevelt, in an article that became widely published and was at the heart of the claim of libel, claimed that the party bosses, elected by no one and accountable only to the moneyed class that gave them power and wealth (given to both parties by the same people, as remains the current custom), colluded to deny the interests of the citizens at large in favor of their own power and fortune.That, however, by definition, would seem to suggest, despite Roosevelt ultimately being found innocent, to deny the trial the status of a turning point in American jurisprudence or political history. For, it is obvious to even the most casual observer, nothing has really changed. The bosses of the era may have morphed into the politicians, the lobbyists, and the rich themselves (”This brought to the courtroom an unpleasant truth about American politics; the moneyed interests used their money to protect those interests.”), but there is little question that money is what makes the wheels of government turn and they turn primarily, if not exclusively, to protect the interests of the moneyed class that once supported the bosses and their machines and now protect the politicians – without shame, for the most part - openly and without apology or embarrassment.Theodore Roosevelt was a fascinating man and in this book, Dan Abrams brings out both the greatness and the humanity; the virtue and the contradictions. And like his distant cousin and in-law who would occupy the oval office at an equally crucial time in American history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, I do believe that the Colonel had the best interests of the common man in his heart in everything he did. Oh how I wish we could somehow bring him back, desperate as we are for such willingness to put the ideals of our nation above the individual thirst for power.Beyond its value as a book of legal and political history, this is a book about language. Language, after all, does not occur naturally, like oxygen or the rivers. It is of human origin, an artificial convention created to make communication more efficient and effective. As a result, however, language is, by definition, highly imprecise, which is why we have lawyers and courtrooms – and poets. The plaintiff, the defendant, and all of the lawyers who represent them, in addition to the judge himself, are all gifted in the art of language and its power. And that, itself, to me, was both fascinating and entertaining. I adore and respect language. (Which is one of the reasons I write so many reviews, of course.)There is a lot of history here. I grew up very close to Syracuse, where the trial took place, and learned a great many things about the trial and the area that I had never known before. In the end, however, I gave it a three as a kind of trigger warning, as much as I don’t believe in that concept in general.If you are a lawyer you should read this book to hone your skills. If you are a historian you should read this book for its well-written insight into an important man and an important period (pre-World War I) in American history. And if you are a law student ordered to read this by your professor, well, it doesn’t matter, you have to read it.If, however, you are just looking for a light, entertaining read; say, a mystery or a love story, you will not find it here. But you must decide who you are and why you read.I will tell you this. As an author myself, I long ago committed to seeing every book I begin to read through to the finish. I believe we owe it to the author for their hard work and there are many a book which makes its mark in the final chapters. And I did fulfill my commitment to that pledge in this case (and I didn’t skim) and am glad I did.If only the world had really changed and money no longer compromised (i.e. COMPROMISED) our politics to the extent it does. Rest in Peace, Colonel.Teddy Roosevelt’s Libel Trial On May 22, 1915, after a five-week trial, in the William Barnes vs. Theodore Roosevelt libel suit, the jury’s verdict was in favor of the President. Barnes, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee had sued Roosevelt for $50,000 for an alleged libelous statement “a political boss of the most obnoxious type.” The trial did not begin well for the President, he was frustrated by the proceedings and on the witness stand, he spoke after his attorney’s objections and judge’s use of gavel. While the book is about the other end of Roosevelt’s life. This case threatened the president to humiliate and humble him. He still had big plans to make another run for the president. He was forced to defend his reputation and honor under questioning by the plaintiff’s attorneys. The stakes were high, and this courtroom drama brought the president up close and unscripted to the American public. This was the trial of the century in 1915, and it inspired many modern-day counselors looking for name and fame.Roosevelt’s rise to power is like trajectory of a rocket. In effect, he was a naturalist, a writer, a lover, a hunter, a ranchman, a soldier, a Nobel Prize winner, and a politician; at the age of forty-two he was the youngest President in American history. He came as a progressive reformer and then committed himself to deep reform in the Bull Moose campaign of 1912. During his life, he chased thieves across the Badlands of North Dakota, and he was a night-stalking police commissioner in New York City. As assistant secretary of the navy under President McKinley, he almost single-handedly brought about the Spanish-American War. After leading “Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” in the famous charge up San Juan Hill, Cuba, he returned home a military hero, and was rewarded with the governorship of New York. Despite all his achievements and monumental contributions in the service of the nation, he was humbled at the end of the trial. The president’s life is a great inspiration and the authors have
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