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William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was the 27th president of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913, and the tenth chief justice of the United States, serving from 1921 to 1930, the only person to have held both offices.
Apr 2, 2014 · William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to have served as...
May 28, 2024 · William Howard Taft (born September 15, 1857, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.—died March 8, 1930, Washington, D.C.) was the 27th president of the United States (1909–13) and 10th chief justice of the United States (1921–30).
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Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of William Howard Taft, the 27th U.S. president and the only person to hold both the executive and judicial branches of the government. Find out how he became a judge, a governor, a secretary of war, a chief justice and a presidential candidate.
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William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to judge Alphonso Taft and his wife Louisa. He graduated from Yale, and then returned to Ohio, studied at the Cincinnati Law School, and began his law practice.
Learn about the life and achievements of William Howard Taft, who served as President (1909-1913) and later as Chief Justice (1921-1930). Find out how he balanced progressive and conservative policies, faced Roosevelt's challenge, and became the only person to hold both offices.
Feb 12, 2015 · Here's everything you need to know about William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, in just 60 seconds.
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