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How Theodore Roosevelt and Jacky Fisher might have worked together

Roosevelt and Fisher's forceful personalities make their hypothetical relationship depend on their moods and whether their objectives align.

Question

Did Theodore Roosevelt and Jacky Fisher ever meet, and how might they have got along?

Short answer

They did not meet. A hypothetical meeting would depend on their moods, although agreement between them could produce ambitious naval proposals.

Notes

Theodore Roosevelt and Admiral Jacky Fisher never met. A hypothetical encounter would depend heavily on their moods because both could be bombastic and eloquent. They would probably get along, and agreement between them could produce ambitious naval proposals. In this favorable character assessment, Roosevelt combines political skill with strong principles and a willingness to give reasons that opponents could respect.