Taft, Roosevelt, and the limits of friendship
By: David H. Burton.
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Madison, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 156
Subjects: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.; Taft, William H. 1857-1930.; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 -- Friends and associates.; Taft, William H. 1857-1930 -- Friends and associates.; Friendship -- United States -- Case studies.; Presidents -- United States -- Biography.; United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909.; United States -- Politics and government -- 1909-1913.
Genres: Case studies.; Biography.
Description: "William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed a much-valued, years-long friendship, only to have it break down when, in 1912, they came to political blows over the Republican Party nomination for the presidency. To many it appeared to be a case of personal rivalry, almost a matter of saving face, as the two veteran political figures maneuvered to claim the right to lead their party. A close study of the backgrounds and public service of Taft and Roosevelt reveals, however, that despite years of mutual regard and support in governmental affairs, they were not look-alikes. It is therefore necessary to compare and contrast their backgrounds and training, their mind-sets, and their understanding of the power of the president, as stated in the Constitution, to gain an appreciation of how TR and Will came to a parting of the ways, politically and personally."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-152) and index.