for the Presidencybecause he earlier had promised not to run for a third term. This left theRepublican slot for president open. It was filled with William Taft who withRoosevelts backing would wind the presidency.AFTER THE PRESIDENCYLater in 1912 after Taft had enraged him, Roosevelt decided to run forthe presidency again. On his campaign tour while in Milwaukee someoneattempted to assassinate him. He survived and pressed on but he would losethe race to democrat Woodrow Wilson. He spent most of the rest of his lifecampaigning and helping the Republican party. He did take a break to go ona journey down the Amazon River. This would contribute to his failing healthand he would die in his sleep at his home in Oyster Bay. ...
