Bully_pulpit

Bully pulpit

Bully pulpit

Conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to

A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a "bully pulpit", by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning "superb" or "wonderful", a more common usage at that time.[1][2]

This article is about the turn of phrase. For the comic book, see Tales from the Bully Pulpit. For the game company, see Bully Pulpit Games. For the golf course in North Dakota, see Bully Pulpit Golf Course.
President Theodore Roosevelt delivering a speech

References

  1. [1]
    Cullinane, Michael Patrick; Elliott, Clare Frances (February 18, 2014). Perspectives on Presidential Leadership: An International View of the White House. Routledge. pp. 80–. ISBN 978-1-135-07903-1.
  2. [2]
    Nelson, Stephen James (September 16, 2009). "Chapter 4 The Bully Pulpit: Use It or Lose It". Leaders in the Crossroads: Success and Failure in the College Presidency. R&L Education. pp. 75–. ISBN 978-1-60709-249-0.
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