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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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Theodore Roosevelt's Cabinet Dynamics
This chapter explores Theodore Roosevelt's approach to presidential succession and his strategic management of cabinet members after assuming the presidency. It highlights his complex relationships with figures like Elihu Root and John Hay, navigating distrust while maintaining necessary continuity. Additionally, the chapter addresses the balance between his reformist vision and the operational needs of his administration, illustrated through the interactions and high turnover among Secretaries of the Navy.
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