| Clip Of William Howard Taft
Description
National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen discussed how President William Howard Taft viewed the powers that were given to the President by the Constitution. He talked about how these views on the Constitution impacted his presidency and how they differed from President Theodore Roosevelt.
4 minutes
Keywords
- Activist
- Commerce Clause
- Constitution
- Executive Order
- Tariff
Additional Resources
- Bell Ringer: President William Howard Taft - Biography
A brief summary of the life and career of William Howard Taft.
- Lesson Plan: How Presidents Have Interpreted the Role of the Presidency
This lesson has students explore how six presidents (Washington, Lincoln, T. Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, and Eisenhower) viewed the powers and role of the president. Students will also evaluate what factors impact how presidents view their roles.