In 1909, a controversy involving Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot saw President William H. Taft fire Ballinger, due to a conflict of interest. President William H. Taft fire Pinchot for insubordination. conservative Republicans turn against President Taft. progressives come to oppose Pinchot. former supporters of Roosevelt rally behind Taft.
In 1909, a controversy involving Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot saw
President William H. Taft fire Ballinger, due to a conflict of interest.
President William H. Taft fire Pinchot for insubordination.
conservative Republicans turn against President Taft.
progressives come to oppose Pinchot.
former supporters of Roosevelt rally behind Taft.