This man's Secretary of State, Philander Knox, promoted economic development in Latin America with "Dollar Diplomacy."
When running for president, this man claimed that his opponent in the primaries, Joseph Foraker, would be "useful with the colored vote." This man formed a namesake agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Katsura Taro regarding Korea and the Philippines. He won a nomination at a contentious convention chaired by Elihu Root, once the top ally of his rival. During his presidency, his Secretary of the Interior, (*) Richard Ballinger, had a dispute with Forestry Service Chief Gifford Pinchot. This man's Secretary of State, Philander Knox, promoted economic development in Latin America with "Dollar Diplomacy." He was later named the tenth Chief Justice of the United States. For 10 points, name this successor to Teddy Roosevelt as President, a dude known for being fat.
When running for president, this man claimed that his opponent in the primaries, Joseph Foraker, would be "useful with the colored vote.
William Howard Taft