Rosen, Jeffrey
William Howard Taft
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805069549
- author:
- Rosen, Jeffrey
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Times Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 14.22 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
William Howard Taft: A President's Constitutional Conscience In 1908, William Howard Taft won a presidential election as Theodore Roosevelt's handpicked successor. Despite his initial reluctance to enter politics, Taft proved successful in the executive branch, having previously served as governor of the Philippines and secretary of war. This biography assesses Taft's crucial role in shaping America's balance between populism and the rule of law. As president, Taft approached each decision by asking whether it conformed with the Constitution. He sought to put Roosevelt's activist executive orders on firm legal grounds, a stance that led to a dramatic breach with his predecessor in the historic election of 1912. Nine years later, Taft achieved his lifelong dream when President Warren Harding appointed him chief justice, where he promoted consensus among the justices and transformed the judiciary into a modern, fully equal branch. This book provides a provocative assessment of Taft's presidency and his lasting impact on American constitutional law.
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