From our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. The grave fundamental issue now before our people. Are the American People fit to govern themselves, to rule themselves, to control themselves . I believe they are. Historian, an author, so much more. Her books have wrought to live so many amazing people. When did they first meet . Taft as solicitor general. They lived in the same part of washington. They walked together to work. I love that image, taft listening to teddy. Whats the difference and the sizes . Taft would have been at a slimmer level 250 to 270. Is five foot nine inches but taft is closer to six feet tall. They would have looked shorter. What happened to the friendship . Makes taft his handpicked successor when he was not running again. He gives him all the advice in the world. Dont play golf. Its a rich mans game. Fight. Dont just answer him. William Jennings Bryan . Taft wins. Happy when he trusts him with his legacy calling him a beloved person. He goes to afric