The Taft paradox
Subject(s): Aldrich, Nelson W. (Nelson Wilmarth), 1841-1915, Cox, George Barnsdale, 1853-1916, Dolliver, Jonathan P. (Jonathan Prentiss), 1858-1910, Ohio--Cincinnati, Political corruption, Presidents--Public opinion, Progressivism (United States politics), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Taft, Charles Phelps, 1843-1929, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Wiley, Harvey Washington, 1844-1930
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The article grapples with the paradox of President William H. Taft’s loyalties and personal ethics. Taft appears to be honorable, but influences from his brother Charles Phelps Taft and others are hindering his ability to carry out the Progressive promises that elected him. The advisors are the cause of many of the scandals in the administration.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-19
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The Taft paradox. [July 19, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304918. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. The Taft paradox. [19 Jul. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 3, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304918.
APA:
Unknown., [1911, July 19]. The Taft paradox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304918.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 3, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
