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William Howard Taft's presidency (1909-1913) was marked by significant political conflicts primarily within the Republican Party, particularly between the progressive and conservative factions. The tariff issue, especially the Payne-Aldrich Tariff, alienated many progressives who felt Taft had compromised too much by signing a tariff that did not significantly lower rates. Additionally, his handling of conservation policies and the Ballinger-Pinchot affair further exacerbated tensions, leading to a split in the party that ultimately contributed to the rise of the Progressive Party and the election of Woodrow Wilson in 1912.

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