William H. (William Howard) Taft
William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the United States and the tenth chief justice of the United States, the only person to have held both offices. Taft was elected president in 1908 as a Republican but was defeated for reelection in 1912 by Democratic nominee Woodrow Wilson. In 1921, President Warren G. Harding appointed Taft to be chief justice, a position he held until 1930.
State of the Union Addresses
Step back in time to witness a president's vision for a nation navigating complex international relations and domestic issues through diplomacy and policy.
By William H. (William Howard) Taft
The South and the National Government
A president-elect urges a divided nation to overcome its past and embrace a future of unity, equality, and shared progress.
By William H. (William Howard) Taft
Ethics in Service
In a time of doubt, discover a call for lawyers to rise above personal gain, embracing justice and integrity as their guiding stars in the court of law.
By William H. (William Howard) Taft