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Taft was not similar to Roosevelt in most ways. Taft was not a progressive, but he did also not put up a fight toward Roosevelt's programs. The country saw little change or growth during Taft's administration.
Roosevelt did not 'let' Taft become president. Taft was elected.
Taft's contributions to conservation equaled or surpassed Roosevelt's.
Taft and Roosevelt had a close relationship while Theodore was president. After Roosevelt left office upon Taft's inauguration, Taft felt overwhelmed with the office and even asked Roosevelt for advice, which Roosevelt was uncomfortable giving. Roosevelt later decided to run against Taft in 1912, which ended their friendship.
Theodore Roosevelt did support William Howard Taft in the 1908 Presidential election. In fact, Taft was Roosevelt's "hand-picked" man.
William Howard Taft was secretary of war under Roosevelt's administration.
Taft. roosevelt supported Taft b/c he felt that Taft would carry on all of roosevelts ideas.
Theodore Roosevelt deserves most of the credit. Taft and Wilson were also President during its construction.
Successor to Theodore Roosevelt - William Howard Taft. Successor to Franklin Roosevelt - Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt/Taft developed US Military forces and foreign trade.
William Howard Taft. Taft, though groomed by Roosevelt was, of course, elected by the people.