A massive banner featuring the image of Theodore Roosevelt hangs prominently on the facade of the Office of Personnel Management in downtown Washington, D.C.
This prominent display includes a quote attributed to Roosevelt: “Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don’t have the strength.”
Despite the association with the 26th president, several historians have noted there is no verifiable record of Roosevelt ever having said or written these exact words. The quote, while inspirational, does not have solid historical backing in relation to Roosevelt.
The appearance of this message, alongside a portrait of Roosevelt on a federal building, reinforces the power and influence attributed to certain quotes in popular culture. However, scholars emphasize the importance of verifying historical accuracy, especially when attributing quotes to well-known figures.
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