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26.D.) Teddy Roosevelt, his cabinet, and a doomed bromance with William Howard Taft; an interview with Lindsay Chervinsky
[Abridged] Presidential Histories
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The Roosevelt-Taft Alliance: Friendship and Fallout
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, tracing their friendship from Washington, D.C. to the White House. It highlights their collaboration during Taft's tenure as Secretary of War and explores the eventual rift that developed over political disagreements and differing visions for reform. The chapter culminates in the reflection on how their fractured alliance contributed to the rise of Woodrow Wilson in the 1912 election.
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