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
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), also known as Teddy or T.R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York (state), New York politics, incl ...
, 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.
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Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
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