American Progressivism presents some of the most important essays and speeches from the leading figures of national progressivism. Students and scholars of American political thought and development, American politics, American history, the presidency, Congress, and political parties will find this reader to be an invaluable resource on the characteristics of progressive thought and the role of progressives in the development of the American political tradition.

This collection of writings by prominent politicians, authors, and activists of the Progressive Era explores Progressivism’s role in the development of American political thought. Pestritto and Atto provide insight into each figure’s influence on Progressive Era American politics by introducing each entry with the context within which the author of a given selection is writing.